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Dallas-Austin College Softball Highlights
Published: Apr. 23, 2022 at 11:03 PM CDT|Updated: 15 hours ago
Dallas-Austin College Softball Highlights
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Dallas-Austin College Softball Highlights
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Former Seaman QB Dalton Cowan hangs up his cleats at Emporia State
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - Former Seaman quarterback turned Emporia State QB/S-Back Dalton Cowan announced he’s decided to retire from football after suffering from his second concussion.
“Coming to that decision was, it was brutal. It was terrible,” said Cowan. “Because you know, I gotta see my brothers, guys I’ve been here 5 and a half years with, and I worked my butt off to get back to them.”
The most recent concussion happened in August on the first day of full pads in Emporia State’s training camp. Among his symptoms, Cowan was suffering from memory loss, and knew it wasn’t a good sign after having been down this road before.
”I probably knew then, that that was it. I knew one more, and especially it happening that fast, that it wasn’t a good sign,” Cowan said.
By no means is his time with the Hornets done. Dalton is sticking around to help out as a coach, as much as his ongoing concussion will allow. It’s been five weeks and he’s still feeling the effects.
“There’s nowhere I’d rather be than at a practice right now. Unfortunately with a concussion, the best thing you can do is do nothing, and it’s a completely helpless feeling,” said Cowan. “Last night watching the game, it was awesome. I’m happy for my guys, and then at the end of the game I just like, got the worst FOMO [fear of missing out] ever.”
Though he’s not ready to be back in the gameday atmosphere just yet, he’s been helping out with the S-backs and running backs. He’s also been helping create the team’s pregame hype videos. He says he wants to
“I’m just gonna try to spend as much time as I can helping guys. Whether that’s film study, trying to mentor, whatever. It’s just trying to do everything I can do help,” Cowan said.
When he announced his retirement, Dalton said the response he got from his team and the Topeka community was unbelievable. Even players from Washburn and Pittsburgh State reached out to him.
“You put in 5 and a half years and you kinda forget the impact you make on guys,” Cowan said. “Of the impact I made and of my time here, 5% of that is probably what I did on the field. And that’s what I’m missing, but that’s not what I’m missing the most. It’s the guys, and just to know that goes so far beyond football meant a lot for me. Just gotta keep trying to pay it forward.”
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SUMMIT, N.J., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CSL Seqirus, a part of CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), today announced new data will be presented at the Options for the Control of Influenza (OPTIONS XI) conference taking place September 26-29, 2022 in Belfast, United Kingdom. Data derived from a broad range of seasonal and pandemic influenza studies, including an oral presentation of influenza risk factors, will be shared.
"At CSL Seqirus, vaccine innovation is in our DNA, which is reflected in our strong presence at OPTIONS XI," said S. Raja Rajaram, M.D., Head of Global Medical Strategy, CSL Seqirus. "We look forward to sharing encouraging results from our latest research around vaccine technology advancements and other innovative approaches to helping safeguard communities from influenza."
In addition, CSL Seqirus will host a symposium titled "INFLUENZA: TIME FOR A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE?" on Monday, September 26, 2022, from 11:30-12:30 BST, highlighting the importance of influenza pandemic preparedness, the role of neuraminidase in influenza infection and the value of real-world evidence in public health decision making.
Data to be presented include:
Oral and Poster Presentations
- Effects of Stacking Influenza Risk Factors on Odds of Influenza-Related Hospitalization. Oral Presentation: Abstract AOXI0245. Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 11:36 – 11:48 am BST.
- A Retrospective Database Analysis to Estimate the Epidemiology and Burden of Influenza in Children 0-14 Years Over 10 Consecutive Seasons. Abstract AOXI0178. Poster Exhibition: Monday, September 26, 2022, 5:00 – 7:30 pm BST, P-185, Hall 1.
- Cost-Effectiveness of Quadrivalent Adjuvanted Influenza Vaccine with MF59® Versus a Standard-Dose Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccines in Spain. Abstract AOXI0206. Poster Exhibition: Monday, September 26, 2022, 5:00 – 7:30 pm BST, P-186, Hall 1.
- The U.S. Influenza Immunization Rate Reduction and its Impact on Hospital System Resources. An Influenza and COVID-19 Co-Circulation Scenario. Abstract AOXI0397. Poster Exhibition: Monday, September 26, 2022, 5:00 – 7:30 pm BST, P-193, Hall 1.
- Etiology of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) During Northern Hemisphere (NH) 2020/21 Influenza Season in Children 6 Through 47 Months of Age Enrolled in a Vaccine Efficacy Trial. Abstract AOXI0064. Poster Exhibition: Monday, September 26, 2022, 5:00 – 7:30 pm BST, P-58, Hall 1.
- Understanding Influenza Vaccination Uptake During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada. Abstract AOXI0278. Poster Exhibition: Monday, September 26, 2022, 5:00 – 7:30 pm BST, P-189, Hall 1.
- Epizootic & Zoonotic Influenza Surveillance – a Vital Component of Rapid Pandemic Response. Abstract AOXI0219. Poster Exhibition: Monday, September 26, 2022, 5:00 – 7:30 pm BST, P-18, Hall 1.
- Pediatric Influenza Vaccination Uptake and Intentions in Canada and the Role of Health Care Providers. Abstract AOXI0259. Poster Exhibition: Monday, September 26, 2022, 5:00 – 7:30 pm BST, P-187, Hall 1.
- Real-World Effectiveness of Cell-Based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine in Preventing Hospitalizations in Adults 18-64 Years of Age During the 2019-2020 U.S. Influenza Season. Abstract AOXI. Poster Exhibition, Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00 pm BST, P-329, Hall 1.
- Real-World Effectiveness of MF59-Adjuvanted Influenza Vaccines vs. High-Dose or vs. Standard Dose Influenza Vaccines to Prevent Hospitalizations in Adults ≥65 Years During The 2019-2020 U.S. Influenza Season. Abstract AOXI0123. Poster Exhibition: Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00 pm BST, P-328, Hall 1.
- The Impact of Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness on U.S. Hospital System Resources Within. An Influenza and COVID-19 Co-Circulation Scenario, Abstract AOXI0410. Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00 pm BST, P-268, Hall 1.
- Relative Vaccine Effectiveness of the MF59-Adjuvanted Trivalent Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Compared to High-Dose Trivalent Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Among Adults 65 Years of Age or Older, a Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. Abstract AOXI0244. Poster Exhibition: Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00 pm BST, P-262, Hall 1.
- Analysing Potency of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Using Reference Antisera from Heterologous Strains. Abstract AOXI0049. Poster Exhibition: Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00 pm BST, P-254, Hall 1.
- Use of the NF-Kb Activation Assay Ensures Influenza Vaccine Safety. Abstract AOXI0355. Poster Exhibition: Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00 pm BST, P-341, Hall 1.
- A Prospective Cohort Study on Pregnancy Outcomes in Women Immunized with Seasonal Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine (QIV) During Pregnancy. Abstract AOXI0121. Poster Exhibition: Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00 pm BST, P-299, Hall 1.
- Comparison of Safety Profiles of Four MF59-Adjuvanted Cell Culture Derived Monovalent Pandemic Vaccines. Abstract AOXI0135. Poster Exhibition: Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00 pm BST, P-332, Hall 1.
- Evaluation of US Expert Opinion on the Association Between Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness (VE) and Egg-Based Manufacturing Technology. Abstract AOXI0097. Poster Exhibition: Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00 pm BST, P-257, Hall 1.
- Comparability of Antibody Titers Against Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Strains Using Cell- and Egg Derived Target Viruses in Hemagglutination Inhibition Assays. Abstract AOXI0025. Poster Exhibition: Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00 pm BST, P-318, Hall 1.
- Cell-based Influenza Vaccines that are Identical to Clinical Isolates offer Improved Protection Against Influenza with Demonstrated Increased Effectiveness. Abstract AOXI0694. Poster Exhibition: Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00 pm BST, P-562, Hall 1.
To view the OPTIONS XI program online, please visit: https://www.optionsxi2022.org.uk/programme.
About Seasonal Influenza
Influenza is a common, contagious seasonal respiratory disease that may cause severe illness and life-threatening complications in some people.1 Influenza can lead to clinical symptoms varying from mild to moderate respiratory illness to severe complications, hospitalization and in some cases, death.1 Because transmission of influenza viruses to others may occur one day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick, the disease can be easily transmitted to others.1 Estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that during the 2019/20 influenza season, there were an estimated 405,000 influenza-related hospitalizations in the U.S.2 The CDC recommends annual vaccination for individuals aged 6 months and older, who do not have any contraindications.3 Since it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body that help protect against influenza virus infection, it is recommended that people get vaccinated before influenza begins spreading in their community.3 The CDC recommends that people get vaccinated by the end of October.3
About Pandemic Influenza
Pandemic influenza is a contagious airborne respiratory disease which is unpredictable in timing and severity.4 The risk of influenza-associated morbidity and mortality is greater with pandemic influenza than with seasonal influenza because there is likely to be little or no pre-existing immunity to the virus in the human population.5 Four influenza pandemics have occurred over the past century, with the 1918 pandemic being the most severe in recent history, estimated to have killed up to 50 million people worldwide.6 According to the CDC, a novel influenza A virus such as the highly pathogenic avian A(H5N1) strain can cause severe disease and have a high mortality rate.7 If the influenza A(H5N1) virus were to change and become easily transmissible from person to person while retaining its capacity to cause severe disease, the consequences for public health could be severe. 7
About CSL Seqirus
CSL Seqirus is part of CSL Limited (ASX: CSL). As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, and leading R&D capabilities, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world.
About CSL
CSL (ASX: CSL) (USOTC: CSLLY) is a leading global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of lifesaving medicines, including those that treat haemophilia and immune deficiencies, as well as vaccines to prevent influenza. Since our start in 1916, we have been driven by our promise to save lives using the latest technologies. Today, CSL – including our three businesses, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor – provides lifesaving products to patients in more than 100 countries and employs 30,000 people. Our unique combination of commercial strength, R&D focus and operational excellence enables us to identify, develop and deliver innovations so our patients can live life to the fullest. For inspiring stories about the promise of biotechnology, visit CSLBehring.com/Vita and follow us on Twitter.com/CSL.
For more information about CSL, visit www.CSL.com.
CSL SEQIRUS and MF59® are trademarks of CSL Seqirus.
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REFERENCES
[1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2021). Key Facts about Influenza (Flu). Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/keyfacts.htm. Accessed September 2022.
[2] CDC. (2021). Estimated Influenza Illnesses, Medical visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths in the United States — 2019–2020 Influenza Season. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/2019-2020.html. Accessed September 2022.
[3] CDC. (2021). Who Needs a Flu Vaccine. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm. Accessed September 2022.
[4] CDC. (2016). Pandemic Basics. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/basics/index.html. Accessed September 2022.
[5] World Health Organization (WHO). (2021). How pandemic influenza emerges. Retrieved from: https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/communicable-diseases/influenza/pandemic-influenza/how-pandemic-influenza-emerges. Accessed September 2022.
[6] WHO. (2017). Pandemic Influenza Risk Management: A WHO guide to inform and harmonize national and international pandemic preparedness and response. Retrieved from: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/259893/WHO-WHE-IHM-GIP-2017.1-eng.pdf;jsessionid=4421F16879D2F8B96481F8D0C745C7F3?sequence=1. Accessed September 2022.
[7] CDC. (2015). Highly Pathogenic Asian Avian Influenza A(H5N1) in People. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/h5n1-people.htm. Accessed September 2022.
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Re-freeze leads to pileup involving more than a dozen vehicles on I-94 in Maplewood, Minnesota
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MAPLEWOOD, Minnesota (WCCO) — It doesn’t take much to create dangerous driving conditions.
Wet weather and cooler temperatures can cause chaos. Add in rush hour traffic, and you get what happened Thursday morning on Interstate 94 in Maplewood.
MnDOT traffic cameras captured more than a dozen vehicles spinning and crashing into guard rails and each other. The reason? A re-freeze on metro roads.
“Anytime we have temps around 32 degrees and a little precipitation or moisture, those bridge decks will freeze up right away and cause for some slippery conditions,” said Sgt. Troy Christianson with the Minnesota State Patrol.
Losing control on the road is unnerving, but the state patrol says what you do next could save your life. If you’re in a crash, pull over onto the shoulder or an exit ramp — and do not get out of your vehicle.
“We see it quite often where you get out of your vehicle and people are actually struck by the other cars that lose control. So we want to make sure you get your vehicle out of the lane of traffic, stay in your vehicle with your seat belt on, and wait for law enforcement to arrive and make the scene safe,” Christianson said.
As Minnesota continues to thaw out, the best strategy is to plan ahead for you commute. Allow for extra time, more space between you and the car in front of you and go slow. Also, make note of any bridges you might be crossing. Law enforcement says those are the first to get slippery when conditions are right.
The state patrol says to call 911 if you get in a crash. They will ask you a few questions, like if there are any injuries and your location. Then it’s a waiting game until help arrives.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) – The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced an investigation into FreshKampo or H-E-B brand organic strawberries for hepatitis A on Saturday.
The FDA said not to eat, serve or sell those brands of strawberries if bought between March 5 and April 25.
“Currently, the potentially affected FreshKampo and HEB products are past shelf life. People who purchased FreshKampo and HEB fresh organic strawberries between March 5, 2022, and April 25, 2022, and then froze those strawberries for later consumption should not eat them,” the FDA said.
The strawberries were distributed nationwide, according to the FDA. Known retailers for these products are:
- Aldi
- H-E-B
- Kroger
- Safeway
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Trader Joe’s
- Walmart
- Weis Markets
- WinCo Foods
During traceback investigations, the FDA found that, before becoming ill, individuals in California, Minnesota, and Canada purchased fresh organic strawberries as FreshKamp or H-E-B. Fifteen cases of a hepatitis A infection have been reported in California while Minnesota and North Dakota have each reported one case.
Of the 17 related cases, the FDA says 12 have been hospitalized.
Hepatitis A, which typically occurs within 15 to 50 days after eating or drinking contaminated food or beverage, is a contagious virus that can lead to liver disease. Mild cases can last a few weeks while severe cases can last several months, according to the FDA. In individuals with pre-existing health conditions or weakened immune systems, hepatitis A can progress to liver failure and death. In most cases, though, the FDA says individuals typically recover completely within one to two weeks.
Symptoms of hepatitis A include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine, and pale stool. In some cases, especially children under the age of six, individuals may be asymptomatic.
The FDA recommended contacting a healthcare provider if you think you may have symptoms of a hepatitis A infection after eating these fresh organic strawberries, or if you believe that you have eaten these strawberries in the last two weeks.
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Biden warns of ‘another tough hurricane season’ this year
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Wednesday that the country will likely see “another tough hurricane season” this year, and he pledged that his administration was prepared to respond to the storms and help Americans recover from them.
“We know hurricanes are coming our way. They grow more extreme every season,” Biden said before a briefing from top federal officials, including Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge.
Biden urged Americans to “pay attention to hurricane warnings and follow the guidance of your local authorities.”
Before his remarks, Biden toured a hangar at Joint Base Andrews to view aircraft used to track and respond to hurricanes.
One of the planes is used to fly through and above the storms, capturing data that allow meteorologists to produce more accurate forecasts.
“It is really amazing what you all do to protect us,” Biden said.
Last year’s worst storm was Hurricane Ida, which resulted in $75 billion in damage and 55 deaths. Although the initial impact was in Louisiana, where the category four storm made landfall, it also caused heavy rain and flooding in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Biden visited damaged neighborhoods in New Jersey and New York after Ida struck, warning that climate change has become “everybody’s crisis” and represents a “code red” danger.
“The threat is here. It is not getting any better,” Biden said then. “The question is can it get worse. We can stop it from getting worse.”
However, even though Biden has increased the country’s ambitions for slashing greenhouse gas emissions, he’s been unable to reach a consensus with Democrats in the Senate over how to tackle climate change.
This year, Colorado State, the University of Arizona and Accuweather are all forecasting a busier-than-average hurricane season.
Kenneth Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center, frequently points out that the United States has had more category 4 and 5 hurricanes make landfall from 2017 to 2021 than from 1963 to 2016.
This year, he recently told a Florida television station:: “It looks like we are going to be busy again.”
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Associated Press writer Seth Borenstein contributed to this report.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Military tribute brewery Armed Forces Brewing Company will sponsor the 2022 Nashville is Grateful Golf Tournament to benefit the Special Operators Transition Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides tailored transition programs to top tier Special Operations leaders in order to strengthen America's best businesses with elite veteran talent.
"Armed Forces Brewing Company's mission is to make great American beer and employ great American Veterans," said Alan Beal, CEO. "We are excited to help the Special Operators Transition Foundation, who share our passion of helping our special operator Veterans transition into the civilian workforce."
Former Navy SEAL Robert J. O'Neill, a Director of Armed Forces Brewing Company, will host the golf tournament to be held on September 26th, 2022 at Old Hickory Country Club outside of Nashville. O'Neill will be joined by Kid Rock, Special Operators, and musical guests for the event.
Armed Forces Brewing Company has expanded recently into Texas including 197 H-E-B supermarkets and recently won a contract to be distributed in Walmart and Sam's Club in 2023. Their most popular beers include Preamble – We The People, a light beer made with a single American hop grown by U.S. Military Veterans; Special Hops IPA, a bold, adventurous American Pale Ale that is a tribute to U.S. Navy SEALS and Cat Shot – an American craft lager that pays homage to pre-prohibition style lagers, naval aviators and aircraft carrier deck crews.
Armed Forces Brewing Company is owned by Military Veterans and is known for great tasting beers as well as its outrageous and patriotic videos for its public stock offering, which has already attracted more than 5,000 investors. More information on investing as little as $200 in the SEC-qualified public offering is available at https://ownarmedforcesbrewingco.com/ourmission/
About Armed Forces Brewing Company
Armed Forces Brewing Company was created to pay homage to the U.S. Military through its beers that pay tribute to each branch of the Military. Launched in 2019, Armed Forces Brewing Company was founded by patriotic experienced veterans of the food and beverage industry and Military Veterans and plans to employ Veterans and Veteran family members as at least 70% of its workforce to make and sell great American beer.
For more information, visit https://ownarmedforcesbrewingco.com/ourmission/
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The addition of Dario's hypertension solution expands Solera's suite of best-in-class digital and community evidence-based health solutions
PHOENIX, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solera Health, the premier platform for connecting people seamlessly and easily to proven, personalized health solutions, announces its partnership with DarioHealth, a leading digital therapeutics company revolutionizing how people with chronic conditions manage their health through a user-centric platform. Together, Solera and DarioHealth are offering a turnkey, world class solution for treating hypertension, requiring just one contract and one technical integration to make this compelling new solution quickly available for payers' and employers' member populations.
Dario's hypertension solution offers access to a hyper-personalized experience that combines a Bluetooth or cellular-connected blood pressure monitor, a smart app that provides tracking, feedback and user specific content, and specially trained health coaches to provide one-on-one support. Unique program elements include rewards and gamification to maintain engagement and the ability to add blood glucose, weight, diet and activity data to provide a holistic view of a patient's health that users can easily share with a physician to align and improve health outcomes.
"Chronic conditions like hypertension can be difficult to manage, especially when in conjunction with multiple other diseases or symptoms," said Mary Langowski, CEO, Solera. "According to the CDC, nearly half of adults in the U.S. experience high blood pressure, and the prevalence increases with age. We are thrilled to expand Solera's offerings to patients with this condition through our partnership with Dario, as well as continue strengthening relationships with our health plan partners by empowering them to offer accessible, best-in-class digital health solutions."
Cardiometabolic conditions include both cardiovascular and metabolic diseases such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes. The addition of Solera's curated network of hypertension solutions allows users with these intersectional conditions to take a more comprehensive approach to managing their health.
Hypertension contributes up to $198 billion in healthcare costs annually and employee absenteeism related to hypertension costs employers more than $10 billion each year. By driving sustainable lifestyle modifications, ensuring medication adherence and offering accessible and continuous care, these digital solutions help address the gaps in hypertension care.
Dario provides patients with person-centric support through a combination of medical devices, smart technologies and mobile applications designed to engage, inspire and motivate users to make Dario a part of their daily journey towards healthy living. Dario's commitment to diversity, inclusion and health equity ensures consistent and continuous improvement in serving everyone with a chronic condition, and all communications through the platform are tailored to user preferences. With accessibility in mind, Dario offers tools and resources to help individuals manage and improve overall health based on their own lifestyles and symptoms.
"We are excited to partner with Solera and share our digital hypertension solutions with their payer and employer clients," said Rick Anderson, President & General Manager of North America of DarioHealth. "Dario is committed to improving access and quality of care for individuals with hypertension by expanding the reach of our highly personalized solutions. This collaboration with Solera expands our ability to reach patients and continue our mission of transforming care for people with chronic conditions."
Solera's extensive array of evidence-based solutions allows payers and employers to offer personalized, convenient health solutions by taking on the burden of administrative and resource-intensive tasks like claims processing, compliance, consumer engagement, eligibility checking, consumer matching and vendor management. This partnership adds hypertension to Solera's already expansive suite of condition offerings, including Mental & Behavioral Health, Musculoskeletal, Digestive Health, Weight Management, Diabetes Prevention & Management and Tobacco Cessation.
Solera Health is committed to changing lives by guiding people seamlessly to better health solutions while providing payers and employers the tools to manage providers and outcomes across conditions. Solera's platform provides a marketplace of curated networks of digital and community point solutions focused on intensive, evidence-based lifestyle, behavioral and social interventions to impact the most prevalent and costly chronic conditions. Solera strategically matches consumers to their best-fit solution and helps keep them engaged for successful health outcomes. To learn more about Solera's partnerships and offerings, or how we can help member populations, contact us today at www.soleranetwork.com.
DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ:DRIO) is a leading digital therapeutics (DTx) company revolutionizing how people with chronic conditions manage their health through a user-centric multi-chronic condition platform. Our platform and suite of solutions deliver personalized and dynamic interventions driven by data analytics and one-on-one coaching for diabetes, hypertension, weight management, musculoskeletal pain, and behavioral health.
Our user-centric platform offers people continuous and customized care for health, disrupting the traditional episodic approach to healthcare. This approach empowers people to holistically adapt their lifestyles for sustainable behavior change, driving exceptional user satisfaction, retention, and results. Making the right thing to do the easy thing to do.
Dario provides its highly user rated solutions globally to health plans and other payors, self-insured employers, providers of care and directly to consumers. To learn more about DarioHealth and its digital health solutions, or for more information, visit http://dariohealth.com.
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Following the overwhelming response to Kelly Hughes's Sports Illustrated Swim image showing off her c-section scar, she has partnered with ESTAS Beauty, the first luxury skincare line for scars, to encourage other women to do the same.
MIAMI, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium scarcare brand, ESTAS Beauty, has partnered with Kelly Hughes - the first-ever model to be featured in Sports Illustrated Swim edition showing her c-section scar - to encourage others to do the same.
After the May issue of Sports Illustrated dropped, and the now iconic image of Kelly in a bikini showing off her c-section scar was released, Kelly was flooded with messages of gratitude and was overwhelmed by the reaction. "After reading your messages and seeing how empowered and represented you felt seeing my photo in Sports Illustrated, I thought how much greater would it be if you could see 100's or 1000's of people's photos embracing their scars."
Kelly has been open about how self-conscious she felt about her scar, especially as a swimwear model. "I struggled with insecurities from my scar ... but it wasn't until I embraced my scar that I experienced the true power in it."
ESTAS founders, Cristina Beltran and Alejandra Thompson, experienced their own scar shame after their respective surgeries which became a catalyst for starting their company. ESTAS offers a luxury skincare solution to the more than 100 million people who obtain a scar every year: a scarcare routine that not only helps improve the appearance of scars, but also aims to help people feel empowered by them.
Together, ESTAS & Kelly, hope to spread that feeling of empowerment and change the societal stigma around scars with the #ScarLoveChallenge. The challenge encourages participants to reinterpret Kelly's photo showing off their own scars using hashtag #ScarLoveChallenge and challenging friends to join the movement.
Every time a #ScarLoveChallenge photo is posted, ESTAS will donate $1 to World of Children, helping disadvantaged children around the globe, up to $1000.00. By posting with #ScarLoveChallenge participants are entered into a contest to win an ESTAS Essentials ($135 value). Three sets will be given away throughout June. Most significantly, by posting one's scar, participants are helping others feel less self-conscious and ashamed of their own scars. "Your photo could be the spark that helps someone feel better in their own skin," explains Alejandra.
"We want to create a community where we can come together and encourage each other to embrace our scars. Instead of hiding them, let's celebrate them and show them off!" says Cristina Beltran. The #ScarLoveChallenge is a place where people can see photos of others embracing their scars. It serves as inspiration to be proud rather than ashamed. "If I could do it, I know you can too!" Kelly Hughes.
ESTAS (Every Scar Tells A Story) Beauty was founded in 2019 by Cristina Beltran and Alejandra Thompson, who both endured surgeries, which left them with various scars. At 24, Cristina went into cardiac arrest and underwent open-heart triple-bypass surgery, leaving a six-inch scar down her chest. Alejandra had two c-sections. Frustrated with the lack of luxury skincare products specifically dedicated to treat scars, they collaborated with an award-winning chemist and top doctors to develop products to address scarcare, rooted in the belief and desire to celebrate scars. ESTAS is on a mission to not only help others embrace their scars, but also change the societal stigma against scars. For additional information visit www.estasbeauty.com and follow the brand via @estasbeauty.
Kelly Hughes started modeling over 20 years ago with Next Models. Along with her successful modeling career, Kelly also owns her own line of unisex jewelry, HÜES, which can be found in high end boutiques and hotels. However, Kelly will tell you that her most important role is that of being a mother. She was most recently featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2022 as the first model in the magazine's history to show her c-section scar. Follow Kelly on social media via @kellyhues.
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SINGAPORE, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MioTech, Asia's leading sustainability solutions provider, announced today the opening of its Singapore office, alongside the appointment of Thomas Yap as General Manager of Southeast Asia. The expansion will accelerate MioTech's pioneering of carbon and ESG technology across the region and worldwide.
Having cemented its leadership position in Greater China, MioTech looks to broaden its presence into Southeast Asia's foremost finance hub. As disclosure requirements continue to develop, MioTech's data and platforms empower financial institutions, banks and asset managers in their ESG and climate reporting, financial products as well as in green investment and portfolio decision-making.
Simultaneously, MioTech supports the corporate sector in achieving their sustainability goals, engaging companies to report ESG data and carbon footprints to stakeholders. It also works with corporations especially across high-emitting industries to curb emissions and to develop carbon assets with its IoT-enabled carbon accounting software and net zero advisory teams. Through Singapore, the company will tap into Southeast Asian economies undergoing energy transition and actively participate in growing carbon markets.
"Singapore plays a critical role in connecting Asia and the world, possessing a wealth of talent and established ESG regulations. Joining the Singapore market enables MioTech to have a greater influence on the world," said Thomas Yap, General Manager at MioTech.
"I'm delighted to have Thomas join MioTech's talented team," said Jason Tu, CEO and Co-founder of MioTech. "Having led software development for over 20 years in Asia-Pacific, Thomas possesses the rich industry knowledge and skills needed to drive our South East Asia expansion".
To complement its increased presence in the region, MioTech also launched its Singapore and Southeast Asia ESG dataset which marks the region's first-to-market ESG data coverage. This represents an important milestone not only for the company but also for the entire ESG and data landscape. As of date, MioTech's rich data repository includes over 4 million public and private companies globally.
About MioTech
MioTech uses artificial intelligence to solve the sustainability, climate change, carbon emissions reduction, and social responsibility challenges faced by financial institutions, corporations, governments and individuals. Its comprehensive coverage of ESG data helps financial institutions make the right decisions in green finance and responsible investments. Its software helps corporations manage ESG reporting, improve energy efficiency, track and reduce carbon emissions. Its app builds green-conscious communities and promotes low-carbon lifestyles among individuals.
Founded in Hong Kong, MioTech also has offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Singapore. Its world-renowned investors include ZhenFund, Horizons Ventures, TOM Group, Moody's, HSBC, Guotai Junan International, GIC, and J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
For more information, please visit https://www.miotech.com
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Yankees sign Matt Carpenter, bring up Manny Bañuelos
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Matt Carpenter was inserted to the New York Yankees’ lineup as the designated hitter after agreeing to a one-year contract, a week after he was released from the Texas Rangers’ minor league system. Injury-hit New York also selected the contract of 31-year-old left-hander Manny Bañuelos from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Bañuelos was in the Yankees’ minor league system from 2008-14 but never made it up to the big league club during that time. Carpenter, 36, hit .275 with six homers and 19 RBIs in 21 games this year for Round Rock of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/26/yankees-sign-matt-carpenter-bring-up-manny-banuelos/ | 2022-05-26T22:57:04Z |
TORONTO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Denison Mines Corp. ("Denison" or the "Company") (TSX: DML) (NYSE American: DNN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Participation and Funding Agreement (the "Participation Agreement") with Kineepik Métis Local #9 ("KML"), which expresses Denison's and KML's mutual commitment to the co-development of an agreement supporting the advancement of the in-situ recovery ("ISR") uranium mining operation proposed at the Company's 95% owned Wheeler River Uranium Project ("Wheeler River Project"). The Participation Agreement builds on an existing letter agreement between Denison and KML with respect to the support of KML's contributions to, and participation in, the Federal and Provincial Environmental Assessment process for the Wheeler River Project. View PDF version
Additionally, Denison and KML have entered into an Exploration Agreement (the "Exploration Agreement") in respect of Denison's exploration and evaluation activities within KML's land and occupancy area.
KML represents the Métis rights holders who live and practice traditional activities in the vicinity of the Wheeler River Project and the municipality of the Village of Pinehouse (which is located 225km south of the Key Lake mill, on Highway 914). Métis Citizens of KML have substantive ties to the territory in the Athabasca Basin region that includes Denison's Wheeler River Project and several exploration properties located between the McArthur River mine and Key Lake mill.
The Participation Agreement and Exploration Agreement were signed in the Village of Pinehouse during the annual Elders Gathering festivities, which are being held this year during the week of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. Following the formal signing, David Cates, President & CEO of Denison, commented that "Denison values the long-standing relationships it has built with KML and the community of Pinehouse, and is deeply respectful of the community's thriving culture, deep-rooted traditions and aspirations for further economic growth and prosperity."
Mike Natomagan, President of KML, remarked that "We are extremely pleased by Denison being proactive and look forward to creating a mutually beneficial reality for Denison's activities, which exceeds all of our expectation and combined efforts. We are so grateful to build a partnership together with Denison. From our perspective, this is what it is all about."
David Cates added, "These agreements demonstrate Denison's commitment to advancing reconciliation through taking action and reflect the principles expressed in our Indigenous Peoples Policy. We view these agreements with KML as foundational to the sustainable advancement of our various operations in the Athabasca Basin region, as they establish the ways in which we will continue to work together positively with KML on both the advancement of the Wheeler River Project and our extensive exploration portfolio."
The Exploration Agreement establishes a progressive and sustainable basis for maintaining a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship between the parties, which respects the rights and interests of KML, while supporting Denison's exploration and evaluation activities in KML's land and occupancy area. The Exploration Agreement includes a framework for predictable information-sharing and permitting processes, environmental protection and monitoring, as well as the sharing of benefits to support KML community development initiatives. Through this cooperative approach, Denison is able to obtain consent for its exploration and evaluation activities within KML's land and occupancy area.
The Participation Agreement, together with other arrangements already in place, supports the advancement of the ISR uranium mining operation proposed for the Wheeler River Project through the Federal and Provincial Environmental Assessment process, and outlines a mutually agreeable process and funding to support the co-development of a further shared prosperity agreement with respect to the project's future development. The joint vision of a future shared prosperity agreement is to outline the benefits to KML, as well as the characteristics of a positive legacy, that can be associated with the sustainable future development of the Wheeler River Project.
KML peoples are considered Woodland Cree, Woodland Dene, and Woodland Métis, although historical documents indicate that members of KML came from a diverse range of Métis, First Nations, and other backgrounds.
The Northern Village of Pinehouse ("NVP") is located within the land and occupancy area of the Indigenous people of KML. The lands surrounding Missinippi (Churchill River) watershed have been used for gathering food, shelter, and material supplies since time immemorial.
KML and NVP residents routinely enjoy significant employment and business opportunities for projects that occur in KML territory, because of their combined and collaborative efforts. Great pride is taken in the work ethic of KML and NVP people to add value to the community and province. With community owned businesses, profits have been used to build increased energy efficient housing, youth infrastructure such as a local hockey arena, and a 12-unit Elders housing facility.
Denison is a uranium exploration and development company with interests focused in the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan, Canada. The Company has an effective 95% interest in its flagship Wheeler River Uranium Project, which is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the infrastructure rich eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan. A PFS was completed for Wheeler River in late 2018, considering the potential economic merit of developing Phoenix as an ISR operation and the Gryphon deposit as a conventional underground mining operation.
Denison's interests in Saskatchewan also include a 22.5% ownership interest in the McClean Lake Joint Venture, which includes several uranium deposits and the McClean Lake uranium mill, which is contracted to process the ore from the Cigar Lake mine under a toll milling agreement, plus a 25.17% interest in the Midwest Main and Midwest A deposits and a 66.90% interest in the Tthe Heldeth Túé ('THT,' formerly J Zone) and Huskie deposits on the Waterbury Lake property. The Midwest Main, Midwest A, THT and Huskie deposits are located within 20 kilometres of the McClean Lake mill. Denison's exploration portfolio includes further interests in properties covering approximately 297,000 hectares in the Athabasca Basin region.
Through its 50% ownership of JCU, Denison holds additional interests in various uranium project joint ventures in Canada, including the Millennium project (JCU, 30.099%), the Kiggavik project (JCU, 33.8123%) and Christie Lake (JCU, 34.4508%).
Denison is also engaged in post-closure mine care and maintenance services through its Closed Mines group (formerly Denison Environmental Services), which manages Denison's reclaimed mine sites in the Elliot Lake region and provides related services to certain third-party projects.
Certain information contained in this news release constitutes 'forward-looking information', within the meaning of the applicable United States and Canadian legislation, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Denison. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'potential', 'plans', 'expects', 'budget', 'scheduled', 'estimates', 'forecasts', 'intends', 'anticipates', or 'believes', or the negatives and/or variations of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results 'may', 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will be taken', 'occur' or 'be achieved'.
In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following: expectations with respect to the agreements and intended cooperation with KML with respect thereto; intentions regarding engagement with respect to the Wheeler River project, including participation funding; exploration, development and expansion plans and objectives, generally; and expectations regarding its joint venture ownership interests and the continuity of its agreements with its partners and third parties.
Forward looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Denison to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For example, the modelling and assumptions upon which the work plans for exploration and/or the Wheeler River Project are based may not be maintained after further work is completed. In addition, Denison may decide or otherwise be required to discontinue exploration, testing, evaluation and development work if it is unable to maintain or otherwise secure the necessary resources (such as testing facilities, capital funding, regulatory approvals, etc.). Denison believes that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be accurate and results may differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information. For a discussion in respect of risks and other factors that could influence forward-looking events, please refer to the factors discussed in Denison's Annual Information Form dated March 25, 2022 or subsequent quarterly financial reports under the heading 'Risk Factors'. These factors are not, and should not be construed as being exhaustive.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Any forward-looking information and the assumptions made with respect thereto speaks only as of the date of this news release. Denison does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information after the date of this news release to conform such information to actual results or to changes in Denison's expectations except as otherwise required by applicable legislation.
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Letter: School shooter fixated on guns, dreamed of killing
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Four years before Nikolas Cruz murdered 17 people at a Florida high school, therapists at another school wrote a letter to his psychiatrist saying he was fixated on guns and dreamed of killing others and being covered in blood, testimony at his penalty trial showed Thursday.
Dr. Brett Negin, testifying for the defense, said he never received it.
Negin and another psychiatrist who treated Cruz in the decade leading up to the Feb. 14, 2018, massacre at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School testified during Thursday’s abbreviated court session about the various medications he was given for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other issues. Both said under cross-examination by prosecutors they never saw anything that would have led them to believe he was capable of mass murder.
But Negin, who treated Cruz from 2012 into August 2017, was then shown by the defense a June 2014 letter written to him by a psychiatrist and therapist at Cross Creek School, a campus attended by students with emotional and behavioral problems.
Dr. Nyrma N. Ortiz and therapist Rona O’Connor Kelly’s two-page letter addressed to Negin says Cruz, then 15, was experiencing extreme mood swings, adding, “He is usually very irritable and reactive.” They said he is “inappropriately” obsessed with guns and the military, defiant, verbally aggressive toward his teachers, paranoid and places the blame on others for the problems he creates.
“At home, he continues to be aggressive and destructive with minimal provocation,” the two wrote. He destroyed a television after losing a video game, punched holes in walls and used sharp objects to cut up the furniture and carve holes in the bathroom. He had a hatchet that he used to chop a dead tree in the back yard, but his mother reported she could no longer find it.
Cruz shared at school “he dreams of killing others and is covered in blood.”
The two said he had been assessed for hospitalization, but that never happened. They said they were writing Negin so he could adjust Cruz’s medication.
Negin testified Thursday he never received the letter and no one followed up with him when he didn’t respond. He said Cross Creek’s typical procedure if the staff was having problems with one of his patients was to have a counselor come to his office with the student and parents to discuss the issue.
“This did not happen one time with Mr. Cruz,” Negin said.
Negin also testified that in 2013 he wrote a letter for Cruz’s mother supporting his voluntary hospitalization. That also never happened.
Office and home numbers for Ortiz were disconnected. O’Connor Kelly did not immediately respond to an email Thursday seeking comment.
The defense is trying to show that Cruz, 23, had a long history of mental health issues that were never fully treated. He pleaded guilty in October to the murders — the trial is only to decide whether he is sentenced to death or life without parole.
The defense is trying to overcome the prosecution’s case, which ended earlier this month. It featured surveillance video of Cruz, then 19, mowing down students and staff with an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle as he stalked a three-story building for seven minutes, photos of the aftermath and a jury visit to the building.
For Cruz to receive a death sentence, the seven-man, five-woman jury must be unanimous. If one juror votes for life, that will be his sentence.
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Associated Press writer Freida Frisaro in Fort Lauderdale contributed to this report.
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Mom charged with using 15-month-old child to scam people out of money, deputies say
STEWART COUNTY, Tenn. (Gray News) – A woman in Tennessee was arrested Friday for using her 15-month-old child to scam people out of money, officials said.
Shelecia Craig, 31, was arrested and charged with criminal impersonation and driving on a revoked/suspended license.
According to the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office, on multiple occasions, Craig pulled over to the side of the road and pretended to be out of gas. Deputies said she would then carry her 15-month-old child and an empty gas can, pretending to walk to a gas station.
The sheriff’s office said Good Samaritans would quickly stop out of concern for Craig and the child. In most instances, people would get gas for Craig and give her money.
Deputies said when she was finished scamming one person, Craig would then drive to another location and pretend to be out of gas again to scam more people.
Investigators said they found dozens of gas receipts from Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee in Craig’s vehicle. They also found that Craig was driving on a revoked license and had a theft warrant.
The sheriff’s office said more charges are forthcoming. Craig’s child was taken to child services and turned over to family.
Officials thanked the public who brought the scam to their attention on social media.
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. (NYSE: FHS) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with the Company's March 2021 initial public offering ("IPO" or the "Offering") of the important July 11, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased First High-School Education Group securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the First High-School Education Group class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6131 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 11, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement was materially false and misleading and omitted to state: (1) the new rules, regulations, and policies to be implemented by the Chinese government following the Two Sessions parliamentary meetings were far more severe than represented to investors and posed a material adverse threat to First High-School Education Group and its business; (2) contemplated Chinese regulations and rules regarding private education were leading to a slowdown of government approval to open new educational facilities which would have a negative effect on First High-School Education Group's enrollment and growth; and (3) as a result, the Registration Statement's representations regarding First High-School Education Group's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of First High-School Education Group at the time of the IPO, and were materially false and misleading and lacked a factual basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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ATLANTA, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: IVR) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.90 per share of common stock for the second quarter of 2022. The dividend will be paid on July 27, 2022 to stockholders of record on July 11, 2022, with an ex-dividend date of July 8, 2022.
Increased expectations for accelerated interest rate hikes and balance sheet reduction by the U.S. Federal Reserve continue to weigh on Agency residential mortgage-backed securities ("Agency RMBS") valuations. The Company has taken actions to prudently manage its investment portfolio during recent market volatility. These actions include reducing leverage and rotating the Agency RMBS portfolio into higher coupons by selling 30-year 2.0% and 2.5% coupons and purchasing 4.0%, 4.5% and 5.0% coupons.
Given recent market volatility, the Company has elected to provide the following preliminary financial information. The below estimates are subject to change.
Portfolio and Liquidity Update as of June 17, 2022
- Total investment portfolio of $5.2 billion, including $4.4 billion of Agency RMBS and $628 million of to-be-announced securities forward contracts ("TBAs")*
- Maintained a sizeable balance of unrestricted cash and unencumbered investments totaling approximately $623 million
- Debt-to-equity ratio estimated to be 4.1x
- Economic debt-to-equity ratio** estimated to be 4.7x
Book Value as of June 17, 2022
- Book value per common share*** estimated to be in the range of $15.94 to $16.60
*Represents the implied cost basis of TBAs that are accounted for as derivative financial instruments under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP").
**Economic debt-to-equity ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated as U.S. GAAP debt-to-equity ratio adjusted to include the implied cost basis of TBAs.
***Book value per common share is calculated as (i) total equity less the liquidation preference of outstanding Series B Preferred Stock ($153.9 million) and Series C Preferred Stock ($272.0 million), divided by (ii) total shares of common stock outstanding of 33.0 million as of June 17, 2022.
The preliminary financial information set forth above reflects the Company's estimates with respect to such information, based on information currently available to management, and may vary from the Company's actual financial results as of and for the periods noted above. Further, these estimates are not a comprehensive statement or estimate of the Company's financial results or financial condition. These estimates should not be viewed as a substitute for financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and they are not necessarily indicative of the results to be achieved in any future period. Accordingly, a reader should not place undue reliance on these estimates.
These estimates, which are the responsibility of the Company's management, were prepared by the Company's management and are based upon a number of assumptions. Additional items that may require adjustments to these estimates may be identified and could result in material changes to these estimates. These estimates are inherently uncertain and the Company undertakes no obligation to update this information. The preliminary financial data included in this press release has been prepared by, and is the responsibility of, the Company's management. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") has not audited, reviewed, compiled or applied agreed-upon procedures with respect to the preliminary financial data. Accordingly, PwC does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect thereto.
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. is a real estate investment trust that primarily focuses on investing in, financing and managing mortgage-backed securities and other mortgage-related assets. Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. is externally managed and advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc., a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading independent global investment management firm. Additional information is available at www.invescomortgagecapital.com.
This press release may include statements and information that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. securities laws as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the Company's control. These forward-looking statements include those related to our intention and ability to pay dividends, as well as any other statements other than statements of historical fact. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "continue," "intend," "should," "may," or similar expressions and future or conditional verbs such as "will," "may," "could," "should," and "would," and any other statement that necessarily depends on future events, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible to predict those events or how they may affect the Company. Except as required by law, the Company is not obligated to, and does not intend to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investor Relations Contact: Jack Bateman, 404-439-3323
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Debuting globally is the company's full line of charging technologies designed to help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles.
DETROIT, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Autel Energy, an advanced energy solution provider, today announces that the company is an official sponsor of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Autel Energy will feature current and future technologies in its 4,500-square-foot booth, where the company will also host a press conference on September 14 at 10:30 a.m. EST.
"Autel Energy's mission is to Power the Planet while living at the intersection of technology and practicality, making this partnership with one of the most prestigious auto shows in the country the ideal fit to launch our global company and showcase our emerging technologies," said Autel North American CEO Chloe Hung. "We are excited to share with auto show attendees our advanced energy solutions, along with a few surprises we have planned."
Autel Energy will present its charging and energy solutions product lines, which combine advanced hardware, software, connectivity, and cloud solutions to digitally enable clean energy charging for electrified modern mobility.
NAIAS opens to media and the industry on September 14, 2022, before opening to the public on September 17, 2022. Visit the Autel Energy booth at Huntington Place at the Detroit Auto Show or learn more at: autelenergy.us.
Autel Energy's vision is to create a seamless customer experience to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and energy management solutions worldwide. Autel Energy makes advanced products accessible and convenient for residential and commercial users, offering hardware, software, apps and cloud-based solutions to cover almost every use case and application. This includes world-class charging hardware for A/C (Level 2) home and commercial, D/C Bi-directional, V2X applications and D/C (Level 3) fast charging from 60kW to 480kW with innovative configurability and modularity.
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BOSTON, Aug. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capitol Securities Management, Inc. is pleased to welcome Claire Soja to our firm. Claire began her investment career in 1972 as a Registered Representative at Kidder, Peabody & Co. Claire had a thirty-one-year career at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (1974-2005) where she served as Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager. During those years she also acted in the capacity of trader, compliance officer, and marketer of the firms' institutional research and custody products.
Claire then served for nine years as Managing Director of the Private Client Group at Detwiler Fenton Investment Management LLC in Boston and was named to the Board of Directors in 2010. From 2014 until it was sold Claire was with Winslow, Evans, and Crocker.
Ms. Soja's investment advisory service is highly personalized, and each portfolio is specifically tailored to the clients' individual investment objectives. She is very proactive in monitoring daily movements in the equity markets and individual holdings in particular. Portfolios are structured using asset allocation and diversification among the top performing economic sectors in an effort to produce above average returns.
Claire holds the Series 63,65,66,5,9,10 and 15 exams.
Claire is located at 1 Hollis St, Suite 350, Wellesley, MA 02482. Her contact information is csoja@capitolsecurities.com. Office: (617) 898-0196 Cell: (617) 710-2333
Claire will be working with Cathy King, cking@capitolsecurities.com.
About Capitol Securities Management, Inc.
Capitol Securities Management, Inc. is a Mid-Atlantic based, regional brokerage and investment advisory firm with locations from New England to Florida and has been serving the needs of its clients and advisors since 1985. Capitol Securities has a clearing relationship for its clients' accounts, products, services, and technology with Raymond James. It is a member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information on Capitol Securities and its holistic, client centered, platform and services. www.capitolsecurities.com or call Brad Kimball, National Business Development Director at (857) 343-2316. bkimball@capitolsecurities.com
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NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Hanmi Financial Corporation (NasdaqGS: HAFC).
On August 12, 2019, the Company disclosed that it was unable to file timely its Form 10-Q for the quarter ending June 30, 2019, "because the Company and its auditor are evaluating the classification of a single $40.7 million credit relationship…as well as a possible internal control deficiency primarily relating to construction lending, which may affect prior periods." On August 22, 2019, the Company announced it had received a notice from NASDAQ that the Company was no longer in compliance with NASDAQ rules due to its untimely quarterly disclosure and was in danger of being delisted. Then, on October 4, 2019, the Company disclosed it had moved the entire $40.7 million loan relationship into nonaccrual status, lowered its rating, and would take a $15.7 million provision for loan and lease losses, which it ultimately increased to $25.2 million total.
Thereafter, the Company and certain of its executives were sued in a securities class action lawsuit, charging them with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws. Recently, the court presiding over that case denied the Company's motion to dismiss, allowing the case to move forward.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Hanmi's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to its shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Hanmi shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-hafc/ to learn more.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
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BENSALEM, Pa., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Unilever PLC ("Unilever" or the "Company") (NYSE: UL).
Class Period: September 2, 2020 – July 21, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 15, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Unilever investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that, in July 2020, Ben & Jerry's board passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory"; (2) the risks attendant to the Ben & Jerry's board's decision; (3) the foregoing risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
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Friends of Bennington man drowned in Red River say they tried calling for help
WADE, Okla. (KXII) - The Bennington man who drowned in the Red River Sunday was one of seven friends out swimming when he went under.
Friends scrambled for a cellular service connection to call 9-1-1.
“He thought he could swim across and when he got to the center he yelled for help and none of us could help him,” said Summer Myers, 15, who was part of the group of friends hanging out by the river when Zachery Asher Heil, 18, went under in roughly ten feet of water.
Myers said they were roughly 100 feet away watching from the shore when they lost sight of Heil.
“We tried to help him,” Myers said. “They ran out and once we knew we couldn’t help him we were just thinking, hoping he’d get washed ashore.”
Myers said they tried their best to save him, losing service trying to call for help.
After about 30 minutes they were finally connected to a dispatcher but it was too late.
“I’m thinking he’s gone already, we’re all in shock and we’re all crying and we don’t know what to do,” Myers said.
Myers said they knew the current of the river was too strong to be swimming in the middle and they didn’t want Heil to got that far.
“It’s a hard time for us all right now, we lost a close friend,” Myers said.
Myers said Heil was a good friend, who would help anyone he could. She said they used to play basketball, baseball and hang out as a group together.
“When he went out there he was not trying to hurt himself and none of us dared him to do that,” Myers said. “We didn’t want him to go, we all knew the current was too strong.”
Rock Creek Public Schools, where Heil was a senior, has set up a fund for his funeral expenses. Myers said no one in the group had been drinking alcohol that day.
“He was just a great person all over, he was so sweet and he just knew how to make everyone smile,” Myers said.
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‘Doctor Strange 2’ conjures up biggest opening of 2022
(AP) - The summer movie season is off to a blockbuster start thanks to " Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.” The superhero extravaganza grossed an estimated $185 million in ticket sales in its first weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters, the Walt Disney Co. said Sunday.
Not only did it more than double the opening of the first “Doctor Strange,” which opened to $85 million in 2016, it’s also the biggest opener of the year, ahead of “The Batman’s” $134 million; the second biggest of the pandemic, behind “Spider-Man: Far From Home’s” $260.1 million; and the sixth biggest of all time globally.
Internationally, it’s doing even better with an estimated $265 million since opening Wednesday. In total, “Doctor Strange 2″ has already made $450 million.
Spider-Man is at least partially to thank for the massive debut. Benedict Cumberbatch’s powerful sorcerer appeared prominently in " Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which has become the third biggest movie of all time since opening in December. “Doctor Strange 2″ picks up several months after the events of “No Way Home,” and brings in Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff, who became even more popular thanks to the recent Disney+ series “WandaVision.”
The film also has a gigantic footprint. It’s playing in 4,534 theaters in the U.S. and Canada alone, which according to Disney is the seventh widest opening ever. Premium format screens, including IMAX and 3D, accounted for 36% of the overall box office.
“Summer blockbuster season is off to a roaring start with ‘Doctor Strange’ — an excellent sign for the phenomenal slate ahead,” Rich Gelfond, the CEO of IMAX, said in a statement.
Hollywood’s summer movie season typically kicks off in early May and runs through the end of August and — aside from the last two years — regularly accounts for over $4 billion in ticket sales (or about 40% of the year’s grosses).
Sam Raimi stepped up to direct “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” which reportedly cost around $200 million to make — though that number doesn’t account for the many more millions spent on marketing and promotion.
Over the weekend, the film has trended on social media for everything from its many cameos to a spirited debate over its PG-13 rating and whether or not the horror elements warranted something more restrictive.
“This is a total win for the industry for whom the last two summers almost didn’t exist in terms of box office,” said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. “Marvel has been kicking off summers for over a decade. This is a return to normalcy.”
There was little left for other movies playing in theaters. Part of that is due to the fact that many multiplexes chose to pack their theaters with wall-to-wall “Doctor Strange” screenings. Film Critic Matt Singer tweeted a photo a Manhattan AMC offering 70 screenings on Thursday alone.
Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s “The Bad Guys” fell to second place in its third weekend with an estimated $9.8 million, while “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” from Paramount, landed in third with $6.2 million.
“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” took fourth with $3.9 million, bringing its domestic total to $86 million. And in fifth place was another multiverse-themed film, “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” It had a slight dip in its seventh weekend, but is still speeding along with an additional $3.3 million from 1,542 screens in its seventh weekend in theaters. The A24 film has grossed $41.6 million total.
The success of “Doctor Strange 2″ only helps build momentum for the big summer movies on the way, like “Top Gun: Maverick” on May 27.
“We’ve got a real summer movie season on our hands, something we couldn’t have imagined two years ago,” Dergarabedian said. “It’s been a long time coming.”
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” $185 million.
2. “The Bad Guys,” $9.8 million.
3. Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” $6.2 million.
4. “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” $3.9 million.
5. “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” $3.3 million.
6. “The Northman,”$2.8 million.
7. “The Lost City,” $2.5 million.
8. “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” $1.5 million.
9. “Memory,” $1.2 million.
10. “Father Stu,” $800,000.
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- New SX Package Adds Custom Style with High Value
- Standard i-FORCE 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 Produces 389 hp, 479 lb.-ft.
- 2023 Tundra Available with i-FORCE MAX Powertrain, Produces 437 hp, 583 lb.-ft.
- Up to 12,000-Pound Maximum Towing Capacity
- Available 14-inch Touchscreen Highlights New-Gen Audio Multimedia System
- Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 Active Safety Standard on all Tundra Grades
PLANO, Texas, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup debuted last year after great anticipation. The third-generation Tundra made an immediate impact on the segment, thanks, in part, to its two new twin-turbo V6 powertrains, the most powerful of which surprised many since it is a hybrid. Already offering a wide array of choices and options, the 2023 Tundra enters the new model year a new SX Package that offers an updated appearance without a hefty price tag.
The lineup for the 2023 Tundra offers something for everyone, with SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum and 1794 grades available. TRD Pro and the new flagship Capstone grade return to the Tundra lineup, and they are both offered exclusively with the i-FORCE MAX powertrain.
SX Package: Stylish Profile
The new SX Package is available exclusively on SR5 grades in 4x2 or 4x4. It is offered on Double Cab models with 6.5-foot bed and CrewMax models with the 5.5-foot bed. In all cases, it dresses up the Tundra with bold styling thanks to Dark Gray Metallic 18-inch wheels and by substituting black for body-color trim, including outer door handles and the rear inboard bumper. The Tundra door badges are removed for a minimalist look, while the 4x4 badge on the tailgate gets blacked out (on applicable 4x4 models). Similar treatment can be found inside the cabin, as black accents replace smoked silver for the trim.
The SX Package is available with four exterior colors: White, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Celestial Silver Metallic and, for a particularly striking look, Midnight Black Metallic.
Putting More Power in Powertrains
The Tundra offers two impressive new powertrains: a twin-turbo V6 engine and a hybrid twin-turbo V6, with the latter being the most powerful of the two. Both engines team with a 10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECTi). The new 10-speed features a sequential shift mode, uphill/downhill shift logic and TOW/HAUL driving modes.
The i-FORCE 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V6 uses DOHC 24-valve cylinder heads and Dual VVTi systems to yield 389 horsepower and 479 lb.-ft. of torque. Top dog in the Tundra line is the available i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain with 437 horsepower at 5,200 rpm, and a staggering 583 lb.-ft. of torque at a low 2,400 rpm. Yet, this new powerhouse is also an efficiency maven, with up to EPA-estimated 20 MPG city/24 MPG highway/22 MPG combined fuel economy ratings, depending on model grade and drivetrain.
The new i-FORCE MAX combines the twin-turbo V6 with a motor generator with a clutch located within the bell housing between the engine and 10-speed automatic transmission. The motor generator provides additional power through the transmission, while the engine start-up, EV driving, electric assist and energy regeneration are solely done via the parallel hybrid components. The system employs a proven and reliable 288V sealed Nickel-metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery located under the rear passenger seats.
Although the electric motor does the bulk of the work at lower speeds, once above 18 mph, the gasoline engine remains in constant operation for optimal performance in the mid- and high-speed range. When in TOW/HAUL mode, the i-FORCE MAX system is constantly in operation to provide impressive acceleration and torque for towing needs.
Off-Road Prowess
Standard on Tundra TRD Pro models and 4x4 trucks equipped with the TRD Off-Road package are a slew of off-road upgrades that enhance off-pavement exploration. Multi-Terrain Select offers adjustable settings to help control wheel spin on a variety of terrain. CRAWL Control functions as a low-speed, off-road cruise control that allows the driver to focus on steering while it maintains one of five selectable speeds. Downhill Assist Control helps the driver navigate tricky slopes by limiting the speed of the vehicle during descents.
TRD Pro and 4x4 Tundras equipped with the TRD Off-Road package comes standard with an electronically locking rear differential to provide added traction in 4WD Low applications. Multi-Terrain Monitor also comes standard the Pro and TRD Off-Road 4x4, allowing the driver to check the immediate surroundings for potential obstacles. Pressing a button in the vehicle activates front-, rear- and side-camera views on the center display.
Homegrown: For Truck People, By Truck People
Like the prior generation Toyota Tundra, the new generation introduced last year is an American story through and through. It was designed in the U.S. and is assembled exclusively at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) in San Antonio. "Technical muscle" was a design mantra for the team, as it capitalized on the modern features of the all-new truck while retaining a nod to the outdoor lifestyle at the core of Tundra ownership.
Inside Tundra, premium materials were also a must for a truck with a strong pedigree like Tundra's, especially in high-contact areas. Wrapped armrests, pads across the dash and door and other areas are employed on most trims.
High-strength steel is employed throughout the chassis to help increase rigidity considerably over the previous generation Tundra, while aluminum is used in key areas to help reduce weight. Frame crossmembers are more than doubled in size to provide additional reinforcement and rigidity. A new front cross member is used for the steering, which adds rigidity while enhancing steering input and handling dynamics for the driver. For Limited grade and above, the cab is mounted to the frame with hydraulic mounts to enhance ride comfort.
The Tundra's bed is lightweight and extremely strong thanks to the new sheet-molded compound (SMC) construction and aluminum reinforcing cross members. The new SMC bed helps offer added protection against dents, impact dings and rust compared to traditional steel decks. Even the tailgate uses lightweight construction techniques to reduce weight by 20% compared to the previous generation. All Tundras feature a power release tailgate controlled from the key fob.
Modernized Suspension
The third-generation Tundra ditched leaf springs in favor of a new multi-link rear suspension. The change helps improve ride comfort, straight-line stability and overall handling dynamics – not to mention it also improves towing capability compared to the previous grade. The maximum towing capacity for Tundra increases 17.6% over the previous generation, to 12,000 pounds. The maximum payload increases to 1,940 pounds, an improvement of more than 11%.
The double wishbone front suspension enhances ride comfort, driving performance and overall durability.
For TRD Off-Road packages, Bilstein monotube shocks improve damping for on- and off-highway driving. For maximum off-road performance, TRD Pro grades are fitted with 2.5-inch diameter FOX internal bypass shocks. The front FOX shocks provide the truck with a 1.1-inch front lift. The TRD Pro gains additional off-road features, including a new TRD Pro front stabilizer bar, aluminum front skid plate, additional underbody protection and unique all-terrain Falken tires. Red-painted suspension parts add a distinctive TRD design touch.
The Tundra is, for the first time, available with a rear air suspension system with automatic and manual leveling functions. Another first for Tundra is the available Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) system. Adopted from the luxury-vehicle category, AVS is designed to continually adjust damping force based on ever-changing road conditions, enhancing both ride quality and handling.
Premium Towing Machine
Beyond the added chassis strength, the Tundra offers a slew of features to help make towing easier. For added visibility when trailering, the available Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) uses cameras to display a top-down view of the truck on the available 14-inch display. Views include the rear truck bed to check on cargo, a rear split view to show what's nearby on each side of the trailer and a hitch view to assist with trailer connecting.
Available power extending and folding tow mirrors offer an improved view of a trailer, thanks to a taller profile and revised mirror curvature that help enhance the driver's field of view. The new mirrors are heated and feature integrated turn signals and Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) notification. They also house the cameras for the PVM/MTM systems. LED trailering lights on the mirrors are controlled from inside the cabin to provide light rearward toward the trailer when needed.
When connected with Toyota's integrated trailer brake controller, the Tundra's available Blind Spot Monitor can recognize blind spots for both the truck and the trailer. The available new air suspension system offers the ability to load-level the rear height to achieve the right balance between truck and trailer.
TSS 2.5 Standard on All Tundras
Tundra models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 on every grade. This advanced system includes:
- Pre-collision System with Pedestrian Detection with intersection support
- Road Sign Assist (RSA)
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Lane Keeping Technology: Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/ SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) and Sway Warning System
- Automatic High Beams (AHB)
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) area available and come standard on certain grades. Plus, the available Parking Support Brake is designed to implement brake control when there's a possibility of a collision with a stationary object, approaching vehicle or while parking.
Automatic High Beams are designed to detect preceding or oncoming vehicles and automatically switch between high- and low-beam headlights. Road Sign Assist (RSA) is designed to recognize certain road sign information using a forward-facing camera and display the signs on the multi-information display (MID).
For 2023, all Tundra models are equipped with Toyota's Rear Seat Reminder. This feature detects whether a rear door was opened within 10 minutes of the vehicle being turned on, or at any time after the vehicle has been turned on. If so, it flashes a reminder message in the instrument cluster after the engine is turned off, accompanied by multitone chimes.
All-New Toyota Audio Multimedia
The third-gen Tundra introduced Toyota's all-new Audio Multimedia system designed and engineered by Toyota's Texas-based Connected Technologies team. An all-new Human Machine Interface (HMI) delivers advanced interaction through sight, touch and voice activation.
The latest Toyota Audio Multimedia boasts five times greater processing power than the previous generation system. The comprehensive system features a centrally located standard 8-inch touchscreen or an available 14-inch touchscreen with enhanced resolution for high-quality, crisp visuals. It also includes more responsive touch functionality familiar to consumers, including the pinch and zoom functions used on phones and tablets. Certain to be a favorite among gloved Tundra passengers, the new system still uses a large, easy-to-grip dial for audio volume. The new Toyota Audio Multimedia system also offers standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto compatibility.
The virtual Intelligent Assistant* provides an easy-to-use virtual companion that is more advanced and personalized than ever before. Using simple wake-up phrases such as "Hey/Hi/Hello/OK Toyota" make connection easy and seamless. Intuitive and natural VA responses allow for audible replies by the user, creating a human-like conversation experience.
*Intelligent Assistant requires an active Drive Connect trial or subscription.
Cloud Based Navigation for Down-to-Earth Adventures
The cloud-based native navigation system* offers real-time Over the Air (OTA) updates for mapping and Points of Interest (POIs), as well as integrating Google POI data for up-to-date search capability. The new navigation system allows drivers and passengers to use the voice-activated commands or the touchscreen to search for directions, find points of interest or explore local businesses.
Toyota Connected Services helps offer peace of mind and convenience to Toyota owners. Safety Connect* offers added reassurance for when unexpected emergencies occur by connecting vehicle occupants with a 24/7 emergency response agent. The agent can quickly request dispatch of emergency services to a vehicle's exact location or assist authorities in locating a stolen vehicle. Service Connect* provides drivers with personalized maintenance updates, vehicle health reports and maintenance reminders. The feature comes with a standard trial period from the time of new-vehicle purchase and offers available subscriptions on the Toyota app.
Wi-Fi Connect** offers 4G connectivity for up to 10 devices by turning Tundra into an AT&T Hotspot. An Integrated Streaming feature pf WiFi allows linking separate customer Apple Music® and Amazon Music subscriptions to the vehicle.
*Cloud Navigation, Safety Connect and Service Connect require an active Drive Connect trial or subscription.
**Function requires an active Wi-Fi Connect trial or subscription.
Big Screen for Driver
There are two new instrumentation panels on Tundra: the available 12.3-inch TFT panel or a combination meter that includes a 4.1-inch digital multi-information screen (MID) with analog readouts. Aside from vehicle diagnostics, the new displays also provide access to safety features, navigation, audio controls, off-road features and towing functions.
On the combination meter, the 4.1-inch MID screen toggles between multiple screen options that include navigation, audio selections, vehicle diagnostics and more. Surrounding the MID screen are analog gauges that include tachometer, speedometer and oil and fuel gauges.
Standard with the i-FORCE MAX powertrain, the 12.3-inch display illuminates when the vehicle is powered on to display one of five rotating Tundra animations that fill the screen. The display features digital gauges, including a tachometer and speedometer. Selectable content includes tow gauges, pitch and roll displays and powertrain performance gauges. The display's appearance also changes with drive modes, and it provides specific information for off-road and towing functions.
Options, Options, Options
As before, the new-gen Tundra is offered in a wide variety of configurations, based on two four-door options, Double Cab and CrewMax. Double Cab models offer the choice of a 6.5-foot bed or an 8.1-foot bed. CrewMax models can have a 5.5-foot bed or new 6.5-foot bed.
Available on SR5, Limited and 1794 models, the TRD Off-Road Package includes 18-inch TRD wheels (unique 20-inch wheels on Limited and 1794), TRD grille, TRD off-road suspension, skid plates, mud guards and a TRD leather-wrapped shift knob. The 4×4 models also feature electronic rear differential lock, Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) and Crawl Control. The TRD Sport package available on 4×2 or 4×4 SR5 models in CrewMax and Double Cab configurations is more road-oriented. It includes the addition of 20-inch TRD wheels, TRD grille, TRD lowered sport suspension and a TRD leather-wrapped shift knob.
The 2023 Tundra's roster of standard and available exterior colors that include White, Wind Chill Pearl, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Celestial Silver Metallic, Midnight Black Metallic, Super Sonic Red, Army Green, Lunar Rock and Blueprint. In addition, Smoked Mesquite is exclusively available on Limited and 1794 grades, and Solar Octane is a TRD Pro exclusive color.
Limited Warranty and ToyotaCare
Toyota's 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and corrosion with no mileage limitation. Hybrid-related components, including the battery control module, hybrid control module and inverter with converter, are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. The hybrid battery is covered for 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. Toyota dealers have complete details on the limited warranty. Sequoia also comes with ToyotaCare, a plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.
About Toyota Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, a quarter of the company's 2021 U.S. sales were electrified.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
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LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles-based law boutique Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that Partner Justin Goldstein has been recognized for his accomplishments as a leading attorney within the Los Angeles business community and named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's annual list "2022 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Lawyers." The publication notes that litigators are a "special breed of attorney" because they need to "transcend expert comprehension of the legal system."
"Having Justin receive this recognition is a testament to his unwavering commitment to his clients, our firm, and the legal profession," says Co-Chairman Jeffrey Sklar.
Goldstein has extensive experience handling complex business, intellectual property, and entertainment disputes in state and federal courts, as well is in arbitration. He founded the firm's Litigation Practice Group in 2018, and working with Sklar Kirsh's two Founding Partners, built a powerhouse litigation team. Goldstein started his career at Katten Muchin Rosenman in 1998, and then spent 10 years at O'Melveny & Myers, followed by seven years at Carlsmith Ball where he served as the head of the firm's Media & Entertainment Practice. He has successfully counseled and represented some of the Fortune 500's most influential companies in matters covering broad spectrum of subjects, including complex tort litigation, unfair competition, partnership and shareholder rights, breaches of contract, trade secrets, First Amendment, accounting and profit participation, copyright and trademark, rights of publicity and privacy, and fiduciary duties.
Also recently named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's "LA 500" for a third consecutive year, Goldstein is a Los Angeles native and product of Crossroads School. He earned his JD from USC's Gould School of Law, and his BA from Brandeis University. He is a regular author and guest lecturer at USC, UCLA, and Southwestern Law School on such topics as idea submission law, right of publicity, claims against talent agents and managers, alternative dispute resolution, and remedies for litigation misconduct.
Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm that provides sophisticated and expert advice in the areas of corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, and entertainment law as well as commercial, real estate and entertainment litigation. For more information, visit www.SklarKirsh.com.
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Consumers who pull up to the pump at participating gas stations will receive a gift card for up to $50 worth of free gas, Kinder Bueno bars, and travel swag
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinder Bueno®, the crispy, creamy chocolate bar with a taste experience that defies expectation, is celebrating the busy summer road trip season with "Summer Gets Bueno" a new program that will help summer travelers fill up their gas tanks and enjoy Kinder Bueno chocolate bars for free at participating gas stations. Beginning on July 29, Kinder Bueno is giving the consumers who pull up to the pump at participating gas stations in Westchester County, New York and on Long Island, New York the chance to receive a gift card with up to $50 worth of free gas while supplies last. A Kinder Bueno gas station attendant will also surprise drivers with a white glove service gas pumping experience, free Kinder Bueno chocolate bars and top fans also have the chance to receive additional road trip and travel swag.
"Nothing says summer like a road trip with friends and family, however, these days that can come with a hefty price tag," said Shalini Stansberry, Vice President of Marketing, Kinder Snacking. "That is why we launched "Summer Gets Bueno" as part of our ongoing "Life Gets Bueno" campaign, to help people get where they need to go and to savor their summer road trips by taking a crispy, creamy Kinder Bueno along for the ride. With one chocolatey bite of Kinder Bueno, the journey is sure to be extraordinary."
The Kinder Bueno "Summer Gets Bueno" event will be open for fans to enjoy on Friday, July 29 at the Shell at 1000 Central Park Avenue in Scarsdale, New York 10583 and on Saturday, July 30 at the Ocean Gas & Mini Mart at 980 Montauk Highway in Shirley, New York 11967 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM ET or while supplies last.
In addition to experiencing the "Summer Gets Bueno" event in person, Kinder Bueno is also hosting a "Summer Gets Bueno Sweepstakes" through 8/11/22. Starting today, chocolate lovers from across the nation can enter for a chance to win one of hundreds of summer prizes like a Kinder Bueno gas gift card, a Kinder Bueno tumbler, a cooler and more from 12 a.m. ET on 4/22/22 through 11:59 p.m. ET on 8/11/22. Consumers must be 18 years or older to participate in the Summer Gets Bueno Sweepstakes. For more information and full sweepstakes rules, please visit www.summergetsbueno.com.
Kinder Bueno comes in individually wrapped, shareable packaging that is perfect for sharing and creating special moments on the road all summer long. Share your summer fun with Kinder Bueno by using #SummerGetsBueno and tagging @KinderBuenoUS.
About Kinder Bueno
Kinder Bueno is a crispy creamy chocolate bar that comes with a creamy hazelnut filling in a crispy wafer, enrobed in milk chocolate and a dark chocolate drizzle. Since launching in the US, Kinder Bueno has reached more than 15 million households and is ranked in the Top 10 of 2020 Food and Beverage New Product Pacesetters by IRI1. Kinder Bueno is available nationwide at retail, grocery, drug and convenience stores.
For more information on the Kinder Bueno brand and where to find Kinder Bueno in stores, please visit www.Kinder.com. You can also check out Kinder Bueno Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for additional updates.
About Ferrero
For over 70 years, Ferrero has created products loved by generations. We've grown from a bakery in Alba, Italy into the third largest confectionery company in the world. Ferrero entered the North American market in 1969 and continues to spread joy with Ferrero Rocher®, Nutella®, Kinder®, Tic Tac® and Fannie May® chocolates. Ferrero Group expanded its portfolio in 2018 with the addition of Butterfinger®, CRUNCH®, Baby Ruth®, 100Grand® and other legendary chocolate brands.
We are a family-owned company with 3,000 employees in eight offices and ten plants and warehouses in North America, including a cocoa processing plant in Brantford, Ontario and a planned chocolate processing factory in Bloomington, Illinois. Instilled in every aspect of our business is the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, and their passion for quality, creativity, and innovation. Follow @FerreroNACorp on Twitter and @FerreroNACorp on Instagram. www.ferreronorthamerica.com.
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Mattel, Laverne Cox team up to design first transgender Barbie
Published: May. 26, 2022 at 9:18 PM EDT|Updated: 12 minutes ago
(CNN) - Writer, producer, actress, and LGBTQ advocate Laverne Cox now has her own Barbie.
The doll is part of the Barbie Tribute Collection and was released on Wednesday.
Mattel said Cox was included because she is a visionary who has shaped and impacted our culture.
The doll has a “triple-threat ensemble,” designed in part by Cox. The red-carpet look includes a red faux leather corset, a red tulle dress and glittery high-heel boots.
Mattel said pieces of the outfit could also be removed for a whole new look.
The Barbie Tribute Collection Laverne Cox Doll is available online.
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LAS VEGAS and PUNE, India, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iMocha, the world's largest skills intelligence and assessment platform, will be participating in the HR Technology Conference & Exposition ®, Las Vegas, happening from September 13-16, 2022. iMocha will be showcasing its Skills Intelligence and Assessment platform at the show booth number 4934.
During the exposition, iMocha will exhibit its new patented technology, AI-LogicBox, an effective coding simulator and a pseudo-coding platform along with host of other unique skill assessment technologies (including Live Coding Interviews, AI-EnglishPro, AI-Enabled Proctoring).
More than 300+ global organizations, including 8 of Fortune 500 and other larger enterprises, trust iMocha's platform to hire new employees, identify skill gap, measure the effectiveness of learning programs, and build organizational skill meter to build future-ready tech teams.
"iMocha continues to make ground-breaking contributions to the HR technology architecture through its future-ready skills assessment platform. We are extremely happy to be present at the HR Technology Conference where the who's who of HR Technology leaders will discuss and share ideas around driving HR success through technology." said Sujit Karpe, Co-founder & CTO of iMocha.
"We see skill taxonomies and job role definitions change almost on a yearly basis, and enterprises are looking for ways to validate the skills of their workforce from hire to retire. Towards that, iMocha has built a scalable, feature-rich platform that accelerates time to hire, provides individual to organizational level skill reports, and enables both HR and hiring managers to make smarter talent decisions. At the event, along with our skill intelligence and assessment platform, we will be showcasing our newly patented pseudo coding platform, AI-LogicBox, which enables coding/tech skills assessment done intelligently, without making candidates code from scratch, providing the best possible candidate experience." said Prabakaran Murugaiah, Country Manager – US, iMocha.
About iMocha:
iMocha is a skills intelligence and assessment platform that enables talent leaders to make smarter talent decisions. 300+ organizations use the platform across 70+ countries to acquire job-fit talent faster and to measure the ROI from their talent development and learning initiatives. It empowers talent teams with the largest skill library with 2500+ assessments, an asynchronous interview platform, AI-LogicBox (AI-based pseudo-coding simulator), AI-powered language analyzer, skill benchmarking, upskilling dashboard, talent analytics, proctoring, fraud detection, and custom assessment consulting, etc.
For more information, visit https://www.imocha.io/.
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Beginning immediately, any U.S. government customer can buy and operate a Spirit without further technical review or approval.
WILMINGTON, Mass., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced today that Ascent AeroSystems "Spirit" platform has been added to the Blue UAS Cleared List of approved small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Beginning immediately, any U.S. government customer can buy and operate a Spirit without further technical review or approval.
"We've been shipping Spirits since 2020, and our customers worldwide have come to appreciate the rugged versatility it delivers," said Paul Fermo, VP of Business Development. "We're pleased that government and municipal customers will now be able to get the systems they need with a few mouse clicks."
The DIU Blue UAS program was established to provide a comprehensive vetting process for selected unmanned aerial systems. By eliminating duplicate approval processes across various branches of the government and defense agencies, operators and manufacturers can quickly get systems into the field where they're needed.
"Government agencies can't pick and choose when and where they fly," said Peter Fuchs, CEO. "The Spirit's coaxial configuration delivers the compact, high performance, all-weather capability needed for those mission-critical applications. Its modular design allows operators to not only configure it exactly as it's needed for the mission at hand, but easily adapt new sensors as they become available."
The company has Spirits currently available for immediate delivery, and delivery positions are being accepted for additional units slotted for shipment beginning in August.
About Ascent AeroSystems
Ascent AeroSystems' compact, all-weather, high performance unmanned aerial systems are designed and built in the USA. Based on patented coaxial technology, they offer unmatched versatility and are the ideal platforms for mission-critical operations and system integrators in public safety, industrial, government, and enterprise applications.
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- Sales Inquiries: Sales@ascentaerosystems.com
- Media Inquiries: Media@ascentaerosystems.com
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Lily Peters strangled, suffered blunt force trauma, autopsy shows
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU/Gray News) - Preliminary autopsy results showed the death of a 10-year-old Wisconsin girl was a homicide, WEAU reported.
WARNING: Details in the story may be disturbing.
Chippewa County Coroner Ron Patten said, according to the preliminary results of the autopsy conducted by the Ramsey County (Minn.) Medical Examiner’s Office, Iliana “Lily” Peters suffered strangulation and blunt force trauma.
A 14-year-old boy is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree sexual assault resulting in great bodily harm and first-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 resulting in great bodily harm. He is being held on $1 million cash bond at the Eau Claire Juvenile Detention Center ahead of his next court appearance May 5.
Chippewa County District Attorney Wade Newell said in court Wednesday that the 14-year-old told investigators he intended to rape and kill Peters when they left a house in Chippewa Falls together. Newell said the suspect told investigators he hit Peters in the stomach and with a stick before strangling her to death and then sexually assaulting her.
Two of the three charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. The 14-year-old is being tried in adult court.
Lily’s body was found near the Duncan Creek Trail in Chippewa Falls on Monday morning after being reported missing Sunday evening.
Her body is being kept in Minnesota for an undetermined amount of time. The final autopsy results could take four to six weeks as medical examiners wait for toxicology reports.
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BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Phil Mickelson lumbered his way down the first fairway and flashed a thumbs-up almost by habit, even if he wasn’t responding to an occasional encouraging word from behind the ropes or in the grandstands. In that respect, Tuesday felt like a typical U.S. Open.
This is his 31st appearance, and any degree of normalcy — for Mickelson and so many other big names in golf — is hard to find.
LIV Golf and Saudi riches get as much attention as thick rough and firm greens. Greg Norman is mentioned about as often as Francis Ouimet.
Brooks Koepka had heard enough.
“I’m trying to focus on the U.S. Open, man,” Koepka, a two-time U.S. Open champion, said testily. “I legitimately don’t get it. I’m tired of the conversations. I’m tired of all this stuff. Y’all are throwing a black cloud on the U.S. Open. I think that sucks.”
Mickelson is at the heart of the Saudi-funded rival league that Norman is running, returning from his four-month hiatus last week outside London to play the inaugural LIV event with 13 other players who are now at The Country Club for the U.S. Open.
He played with Jon Rahm and Kevin Na. Approaching the first tee, the applause was warm, though somewhat muted compared with other years, still with the odd shout, “This is your year, Phil!” or “We love you, Phil!”
One fan recognized Rahm and gave him a shout, a nice gesture for the defending champion.
Brookline is nothing like Torrey Pines, where last year Rahm became the first player in U.S. Open history to birdie the last two holes and win by one shot. The scenery is classic New England, not California coast. The test, however, looks familiar.
“It’s a U.S. Open. You need everything,” Rahm said. “You need to drive well, hit your irons well, chip well and putt well and be mentally sane for four days. You can’t hide, period. You are going to have a lot of holes where things are going to go wrong, but I just have to know going into it and accept certain things that happen.
“Obviously, as every U.S. Open, par is a good score.”
His biggest concern was finding space on a practice green packed with major champions, PGA Tour winners, amateur and local qualifiers. Again, this is what a U.S. Open brings.
Still, the outside noise is hard to turn off.
Rory McIlroy had said in February, when the top players aligned themselves with the PGA Tour, that the Saudi venture was “dead in the water.” He was asked Tuesday about that comment.
“I thought we were at the U.S. Open,” McIlroy said.
He wasn’t as miffed as Koepka, mainly because McIlroy has emerged as a strong voice against the rival league. He is on the PGA Tour’s policy board and makes no apologies for being so outspoken “because in my opinion it’s the right thing to do.”
“The PGA Tour was created by people and tour players that came before us, the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer,” he said. “They created something and worked hard for something, and I hate to see all the players that came before us and all the hard work that they’ve put in just come out to be nothing.”
At some point, McIlroy will remove his cap as spokesman and try to end eight years without winning a major. He hopes he is helped by a victory last week at the Canadian Open.
He has had a few runner-up finishes and more top 10s at the majors in the last eight years than his first six years as a pro. But he has come to the 18th hole only once with a chance to win since his last major title in the 2014 PGA Championship.
“I think the start of my career was probably more feast or famine in the majors,” McIlroy said. “I would get hot and win or I would miss the cut by 10. A little more consistency going on. But, again, that doesn’t bring with it the glory that the wins do.”
McIlroy has friends who have signed up and cashed in on LIV Golf. He is not quick to judge. As for Mickelson, McIlroy had nothing but respect for what he has done in golf, at least inside the ropes.
“Who am I to sit up here and give Phil a lesson on how to do things? He has had a wonderful career. He is his own man,” McIlroy said. “Am I disappointed he has taken the route that he has taken? I am. But I still respect him tremendously.”
It was not unusual to see Rahm and Mickelson together given their history. Mickelson took the Spaniard under his wing while Rahm was at Arizona State, where Mickelson’s brother was the golf coach.
Rahm, too, has made his position clear on the threat to the PGA Tour.
“Truth be told, I could retire right now with what I’ve made and live a very happy life and not play golf again,” he said. “So I’ve never really played the game of golf for monetary reasons. I play for the love of the game, and I want to play against the best in the world.
“I’ve always been interested in history and legacy, and right now the PGA Tour has that.”
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague is investigating securities fraud allegations on behalf of investors who purchased the securities TG Therapeutics Inc. ("TG" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TGTX) between January 15, 2020 and May 31, 2022 (the "Class Period").
If you purchased the securities of TG during the Class Period, would like to discuss Berger Montague's investigation, or have questions concerning your rights or interests, please contact attorneys Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Michael Dell'Angelo at mdellangelo@bm.net or (215) 875-3080 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/tg-therapeutics/
Whistleblowers: Anyone with non-public information regarding TG is encouraged to confidentially assist Berger Montague's investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under this program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to thirty percent (30%) of recoveries obtained by the SEC. For more information, contact us.
According to a recently filed lawsuit, Defendants made false and misleading statements regarding clinical trial data that raised significant concerns over the safety of Ublituximab and Umbralisib, making it unlikely that the FDA would approve TG's applications in their current forms.
Investors learned the truth through a series of partial disclosures beginning on Nov. 30, 2021, when TG announced that the FDA planned to host a meeting of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee in connection with its review of TG's clinical trials for Ublituximab and Umbralisib.
On April 15, 2022, TG announced it withdrew its new drug application and biologics license application based on safety data. Then, on June 1, 2022, the FDA announced that it revoked approval for Umbralisib for treating certain indications due to safety concerns.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
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Winners will be honored at the Sunbelt Builders Show™ on July 14.
AUSTIN, Texas, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is excited to announce the 2022 Star Awards finalists. The program drew a total of over 600 entries within the 176 elite categories. Projects and nominations were submitted by 108 companies from 72 cities across the state.
This year's entries showcase the exceptional talent within the residential construction industry in Texas. Our great state should be proud of its builders, remodelers, architects, and designers as well as its sales, marketing, and construction professionals. It is an honor to be recognized as a finalist among this group of distinguished leaders. Congratulations!
TAB launched the Star Awards program in 1992 and it remains the only statewide tribute to excellence in the homebuilding industry. The out-of-state panelists were tasked with selecting the best of the best by reviewing and evaluating the entries.
Winners will be announced on July 14, the last day of the Sunbelt Builders Show™. The in-person Star Awards celebration begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed by the presentation of the awards at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. All finalists are encouraged to attend the awards ceremony, where winners will be presented with their trophies.
Click PDF to view 2022 Star Awards Finalists.
Event Tickets & Registration: https://www.sunbeltbuildersshow.com/registration
About the Texas Association of Builders: Founded in 1946, the Texas Association of Builders is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders and has 26 local homebuilders associations across Texas. With a membership of nearly 10,000 representing over 723,058 jobs and more than $67.5 billion annually in the Texas economy, TAB plays a crucial role in providing housing for Texans. For more information about the Texas Association of Builders, visit www.TexasBuilders.org.
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Sloan Landre, Texas Association of Builders
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Top Canadian brands continue to deliver more emotionally positive experiences
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forrester's (Nasdaq: FORR) Canada 2022 Customer Experience Index (CX Index™) reveals that customer experience (CX) quality among Canadian brands has dropped following three years of stability. At the pandemic's start, Canadian brands were able to adapt quickly and transform digital experiences in response to changing customer needs. However, 24% of Canadian brands in this year's CX Index struggled to maintain CX quality over the past 12 months, based on Canadian customers' perceptions of 101 brands surveyed.
While investment firms and retailers both dominated the 2022 elite brands — the top 5% of brands in the entire CX Index — both industries declined in this year's rankings. CX Index data for Canada further reveals that emotion is the most important dimension of CX quality across industries as it shapes customer trust and engenders brand loyalty. This year's elite brands — IG Wealth Management, Well.ca, Etsy, RBC Dominion Securities, and CAA Insurance — delivered more than three times as many emotionally positive experiences for customers compared to other brands. In contrast, customers in the mass market automobile, multichannel bank, credit card, investment firms, and retail industries reported slightly fewer instances of feeling respected, valued, and appreciated — the most impactful positive emotions. Of the six companies that improved most in CX quality, five are in financial services.
"Factors such as supply issues, staffing shortages, and rising costs are contributing to Canadian brands' problems providing customer experiences at the same level as prior years," said Rick Parrish, VP and research director at Forrester. "One of the key reasons for the decline in CX quality across Canadian brands is a drop in delivering emotionally positive experiences. To cement brand loyalty, leaders must put their customers at the forefront of their strategy and operations to prioritize their emotional needs."
Conducted for the seventh year in a row, Forrester's Customer Experience Benchmark Survey, which collects data to calculate Forrester CX Index scores, is based on more than 41,000 Canadian customers across 101 brands and nine industries. Forrester's proprietary Customer Experience Index methodology provides the data and insights needed to assess CX quality, understand how CX impacts loyalty intentions, and prioritize improvements that drive revenue. Even a minor improvement to a brand's customer experience quality can add tens of millions of dollars of revenue by reducing customer churn and increasing share of wallet. Forrester's Customer Experience CX Index rankings and results reports are accessible within the Forrester Decisions portfolio of research services. Clients of Forrester Decisions for Customer Experience and Forrester Decisions for B2C Marketing Executives have access to the CX Index Extended Data Benchmark to help prioritize improvements based on industrywide trends and impact on customer loyalty.
- Read more about the results of Forrester's Canada 2022 CX Index.
- Download Forrester's The Canada Customer Experience Rankings, 2022 report (client access required).
- Learn about Forrester Decisions for CX leaders.
- Check out how to revitalize CX measurement and prioritization.
Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We help leaders across technology, marketing, customer experience, product, and sales functions use customer obsession to accelerate growth. Through Forrester's proprietary research, consulting, and events, leaders from around the globe are empowered to be bold at work — to navigate change and put their customers at the center of their leadership, strategy, and operations. Our unique insights are grounded in annual surveys of more than 700,000 consumers, business leaders, and technology leaders worldwide; rigorous and objective research methodologies, including Forrester Wave™ evaluations; 70 million real-time feedback votes; and the shared wisdom of our clients. To learn more, visit Forrester.com.
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Saturday forecast: Sunny and Warmer
This week becomes breezy with several chances for sprinkles and light rain
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Skies will be sunny today with temperatures also getting into the mid 60s. Winds will be out of the northwest at 10 to 15 mph with gusts around 20 mph. Overall, a nice day. Skies remain mostly clear for most of tonight before cloud cover thickens for Sunday with a slight chance for an isolated light rain shower or sprinkle in the afternoon. Temperatures Sunday will be near 70º before cooling behind a cold front late Sunday.
Today: Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the low 40s. Winds becoming SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s and low 70s. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph, gusts near 25 mph.
The chance for light rain on Sunday will end by Sunday night once we get behind the incoming cold front. The front will cool us down to the low to mid 60s on Monday afternoon with mostly cloudy skies remaining through Wednesday. There is a secondary chance for some light rain showers and sprinkles Monday night.
The clouds hang tight for Tuesday with wind returning out of the southeast at 10 to 15 mph. Temperatures Tuesday afternoon will also be warmer in the mid to upper 60s.
We get another chance for rain on Tuesday night. This time it’s a little more widespread and little heavier than the sprinkles we can expect earlier in the week. Temperatures still hold steady this coming week with highs generally in the 60s and lows generally in the low 40s. We are tracking a FREEZE through on next Friday night so plan ahead for that if you need to.
Taking Action:
- We are mainly tracking isolated rain for tomorrow night, not everyone will see rain and those that do may not even notice it due to how light and short lived it will be. Expect a few sprinkles if anything.
- While most of the rain next work week will be at night, keep checking the forecast daily in case confidence increases that rain could impact part of the daytime hours.
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ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 13, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed suit against BaronHR, LLC and Radiant Services Corporation, for alleged discriminatory denial of employment based on race, national origin, and sex.
BaronHR denies all allegations of wrongdoing in connection with the EEOC Complaint. The company leads the industry in its service commitments to its clients and supplies leased labor in accordance with its customers' demands. In doing so, BaronHR diligently complies with applicable employment laws governing the industry.
The company will vigorously defend itself against these claims and is confident that it will ultimately be successful in its defense.
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Officials: Fugitive suspected of killing 5 fatally shot
(AP) - A convicted murderer on the run since escaping a prison bus after stabbing its driver on May 12 was shot dead late Thursday after he killed a family of five and stole their truck from a rural weekend cabin, a Texas prison system spokesman said.
Gonzalo Lopez, 46, was “killed by law enforcement in Atascosa County. He shot at officers who returned fire killing him,” Jason Clark, spokesman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, said in an email to The Associated Press.
The killing site is about 220 miles (354 kilometers) southeast of Centerville, Texas, about 110 miles (180 kilometers) north of Houston, near where Clark earlier said Lopez had killed a Houston family of five at their weekend cabin and stole their pickup truck.
Lopez was thought to be hiding in the vicinity of the cabin when officers received a call from someone concerned after not hearing from an elderly relative, Clark said.
Officers went to the family’s weekend cabin along Texas Route 7 west of Centerville about 6 p.m. Thursday and found the bodies of one adult and four minors, three of them children. Identities were not released, but gone was their white pickup truck, Clark said. Lopez was believed to have driven the truck from the search area, he said. Lopez was a former member of the Mexican Mafia prison gang and had ties to South Texas, he said.
Lopez met his end in South Texas, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) south of San Antonio.
The family, which was from the Houston area, was thought to have arrived Thursday morning at the cabin, which they owned, Clark said. The five are believed to have been killed Thursday afternoon and had no link to Lopez, he said.
Lopez, 46, had been the subject of an intensive search since his escape from the prison bus. He was being transported in a caged area of the bus from a prison in Gatesville, more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of the place where he escaped, to one in Huntsville for a medical appointment when he escaped in Leon County, a rural area between Dallas and Houston, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has said.
Centerville is the county seat of Leon County, which has roughly 16,000 residents and is about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of the state’s Huntsville prison headquarters.
The department has said Lopez somehow freed himself from his hand and leg restraints, cut through the expanded metal of the cage and crawled from the bottom. He then attacked the driver, who stopped the bus and got into an altercation with Lopez, and they both eventually got off the bus.
A second officer at the rear of the bus then exited and approached Lopez, who got back on the bus and started driving down the road, the department said.
The officers fired at Lopez and disabled the bus by shooting the rear tire, the department said. The bus then traveled a short distance before leaving the roadway, where Lopez got out and ran into the woods.
Lopez was serving a life prison sentence for a 2006 conviction of murdering a man along the Texas-Mexico border. TDCJ Inspector General Cris Love had said anyone found to be helping or harboring Lopez will face not only arrest and prosecution, but he believes is also “putting themselves in danger.”
“Lopez has a complete disregard for human life and will do what it takes to avoid capture,” Love said. “We will take this investigation wherever it leads us until Lopez is back in custody.”
At some point during the escape, Lopez stabbed the driver, whose wounds weren’t life-threatening, the department said.
A $50,000 reward for information leading to Lopez’s capture is offered.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/06/03/officials-fugitive-suspected-killing-5-fatally-shot/ | 2022-06-03T05:38:14Z |
NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC).
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Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 5, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Teladoc Health, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) increased competition, among other factors, was negatively impacting Teladoc's BetterHelp and chronic care businesses; (ii) accordingly, the growth of those businesses was less sustainable than Defendants had led investors to believe; (iii) as a result, Teladoc's revenue and adjusted EBITDA projections for FY 2022 were unrealistic; (iv) as a result of all the foregoing, Teladoc would be forced to recognize a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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Chargers sign return specialist DeAndre Carter
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have signed wide receiver and return specialist DeAndre Carter to a one-year contract. Carter was with Washington last season and led the NFC with 1,038 total return yards, 904 kickoff return yards, 36 kickoff returns and a 25.1-yard kickoff return average. He also returned a kick 101 yards for a touchdown. Carter will be going into his fifth season. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/08/chargers-sign-return-specialist-deandre-carter/ | 2022-04-09T03:32:14Z |
DENVER, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Turk and Company, announced today that its client, Lenders Title, a subsidiary of First Horizon Corporation (NYSE:FHN), has been acquired by Knox-Precision Holdings, LLC.
Turk and Company served as the exclusive investment banker to Lenders Title.
Lenders Title Group is one of the largest and pre-eminent title insurance agencies in the American Southeast, operating in Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee, and has diligently served the real estate community for over 100 years.
Howard Turk, Founder and Managing Director of Turk and Company, said, "We're pleased to have advised First Horizon on the sale of Lenders Title Group. Both Knox and LTG were a pleasure to work with and we are proud of the excellent result for all the parties."
Beau Fast, President and CEO of Lenders Title, added, "We are excited about this next chapter in our journey. Our historical success is due to the hard work and dedication of our title associates and the confidence our clients have in us, all backed by the support of our banking colleagues throughout the years. Our team now has a chance to continue to flourish as a part of Knox-Precision Holdings, an organization dedicated to title and closing services."
"Our vision is to build the largest and best independent title agency in the country. One element of our plan involves buying world class title businesses, led by exceptional operators who share our belief in the merit of building a business where our employees feel valued, safe and enjoy abundant career growth opportunities. Beau Fast and Lenders Title Group (LTG) fit every requirement we have and are a welcome addition to the other full-service title agencies we already own. LTG also adds to our geographic footprint so that we are now super regional and well on our way to becoming national. We are thrilled to have them join our growing team," said Alex Gregor, Knox-Precision Holdings Founder and Managing Partner.
Turk & Co is a real estate industry Mergers and Acquisition firm with global reach that specializes in evaluating, buying and selling title insurance agencies, title insurance underwriters and ancillary businesses.
To learn more, please contact us at learnmore@turkandco.com or 310 294 9199.
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The leader of the nation's largest organization of U.S. military veterans today called on the Senate to stay in Washington until the PACT Act is on its way to the president's desk. The measure would provide VA health-care services and benefits for millions who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, contaminated water, atomic radiation and other toxic substances while serving the U.S. Armed Forces.
"The American Legion has fought for decades to bring health-care relief, accountability and VA disability benefits for veterans and families harmed by deadly contamination while in military service," American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard said. "The fight for passage of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act – the most comprehensive relief package for exposed veterans in history – is not over. No matter what it takes, the Senate, must get back to work now and pass the PACT Act. It has already passed both chambers of Congress in a bipartisan manner, and there is no reason that veterans with serious medical conditions should be denied access any longer to the health care they rightfully deserve. We call on the Senate to stay in Washington until the PACT Act is on its way to the president's desk. Veterans who suffer from toxic exposure were not allowed to walk away from unfinished missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Senate should likewise not be allowed to walk away from this unfinished business."
About The American Legion
The American Legion , the nation's largest veterans organization, is dedicated to the motto of "Veterans Strengthening America." Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security and continued devotion to servicemembers and veterans. Nearly 1.8 million members in more than 12,500 posts across the nation and regions overseas serve their communities with a devotion to mutual helpfulness.
Media Contact: John Raughter, (317) 630-1350 jraughter@legion.org
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NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of CareDx, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNA).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased CareDx common stock between February 24, 2021, and May 5, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 22, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, CareDx, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants had engaged in a variety of improper and illegal schemes to inflate testing services revenue and demand, including pushing a surveillance protocol through inaccurate marketing materials, offering extravagant inducements or kickbacks to physicians and other providers, and improperly bundling expensive testing services with other blood tests as part of the Company's RemoTraC service for remote, home-based, blood-drawing; (2) these practices, and others, subjected CareDx to an undisclosed risk of regulatory scrutiny; (3) these practices rendered the Company's testing services revenue reported throughout the class period artificially inflated; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Through the partnership, Study.com will donate $360,000 in test prep scholarships to the state
ROCK HILL, S.C., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement (CERRA), is partnering with Study.com, a national EdTech platform, to launch Keys to the Classroom in South Carolina. This education initiative aims to unlock opportunities for aspiring educators who are preparing to take certification tests to earn their teaching credential.
Through this partnership, Study.com will donate $360,000 in comprehensive, cost-free materials and resources to aspiring South Carolina teachers to help them prepare and pass their teacher certification tests. The teacher test prep licenses will be distributed to Teacher Cadets as well as targeted populations that face obstacles passing the PRAXIS exam.
"Made possible by Study.com's commitment to social impact and its philanthropic efforts via their Pledge 1%, Keys to the Classroom aims to ensure prospective educators of all backgrounds and ethnicities can access the teaching profession," said Marcella Wine-Snyder of CERRA. "This first-of-its-kind partnership with Study.com will also allow CERRA to continue to advance its recruitment efforts across our state, provide opportunities and access that mitigate educational disparities, and accelerate the certification process for many prospective teachers."
CERRA has identified a critical gap between teachers leaving education and the high demand for new teachers, thus causing a significant teacher shortage in the state. According to CERRA's 2021 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report, districts indicated that at the start of the 21-22 school year, at least 1,063 teaching/service positions were still vacant in South Carolina public schools, up 52% compared to the previous school year and the most ever recorded vacancies.
One barrier for aspiring teachers is passing their teacher certification tests, such as the PRAXIS. In fact, according to a 2019 report from the National Council on Teacher Quality, half of teachers fail their first certification exam and a quarter never pass. 92% of teachers who used Study.com's test prep resources reported passing their test on the first try.
Keys to the Classroom will provide resources to reduce the teacher shortage by nearly 50%, while emphasizing a strong commitment to diversifying the teacher pipeline in South Carolina. According to a report published in 2020 by the South Carolina Center for Excellence in Teacher Education Research, the percentage of teachers of color in South Carolina is not representative of the student population. There is an immediate need to focus on diversity recruitment. Study.com and CERRA will aim to address both issues through partnering with statewide education organizations committed to diversifying the teacher pipeline.
"We need a more diverse teacher workforce. This representation in the classroom is critical as studies show that students are more likely to succeed in terms of self-esteem and graduation rates," said Study.com's Senior Vice President of Social Impact Dana Bryson. "Our goal with bringing Keys to the Classroom to South Carolina is to diversify the teacher pipeline and help reduce the teacher shortage by removing the barriers to becoming a teacher."
Study.com launched its first Keys to the Classroom initiative last winter in Nevada, which had a teacher shortage of about 3,000. Since then, Study.com has donated 600 teacher test prep licenses in Nevada and has partnered with numerous educational organizations to support aspiring teachers and improve educational outcomes.
CERRA's teacher pipeline development network targets South Carolina's pre-collegiate (ProTeam and Teacher Cadet) and pre-service (Teaching Fellows) students. At the onset of the program, Study.com and CERRA will focus on Teacher Cadets and prioritized populations and will work with the following organizations and institutions to distribute the test prep licenses: South Carolina Department of Education; South Carolina Teacher Loan Program; HBCUs, MSIs, and other teacher preparation institutions across the state; local school districts; and education associations.
The Keys to the Classroom initiative is part of Study.com's commitment to Pledge 1%, a corporate philanthropy movement dedicated to making the community a key stakeholder in every business. Pledge 1% continues the company's commitment to Making Education Accessible through social impact programs focused on increasing access and equity in education for underserved learners, non-traditional students, and educators.
For more information on Study.com's Keys to the Classroom scholarship, please visit https://bit.ly/keystotheclassroom
About Study.com
Study.com is a leading online education platform providing academic support for learners and educators. Recognized on the GSV EdTech 150 as a leading EdTech company, Study.com simplifies learning for over 30 million learners and educators a month. Study has donated $24 million in-kind value across social impact programs committed to Making Education Accessible through our Pledge 1% partnerships and programs focused on increasing access and equity in education for underserved learners.
About CERRA
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement (CERRA), established by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education in December 1985 and funded by the South Carolina General Assembly, is the oldest and most established teacher recruitment program in the country. Following the passage of the state's landmark Education Improvement Act, CERRA was created out of a concern for the condition of South Carolina's teacher supply pool and a need for a centralized teacher recruitment effort.
CERRA's agenda is a comprehensive one in which the Center administers and supports a variety of programs for increasing the number of students in the education pipeline and recruiting and retaining qualified, caring, and competent teachers. The Center's primary target groups are middle and high school students, college students, and adults interested in changing careers.
CERRA also targets groups of accomplished teachers through programs including mentoring, teacher leadership, and National Board Certification. The network of educators in CERRA's programs partner in powerful ways to increase the level of collaboration for recruitment, retention, and advancement of South Carolina educators. For more information about CERRA, visit www.cerra.org.
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Canton health department to open donor breast milk drop-off site
CANTON − Women who wish to donate their breast milk to feed babies in need will soon be able to drop off their milk at the Canton City Public Health agency.
The department said it's obtained a freezer to store donated breast milk before shipping it to the OhioHealth Mothers' Milk Bank in Columbus.
The drop site would be at the health department's offices at 420 Market Ave. N. The agency is holding a grand opening Wednesday afternoon marking the opening of the drop site at the Stark Community Foundation's offices.
The Canton drop-off site is OhioHealth Mothers' 20th location in Ohio. OhioHealth is a not-for-profit owner of several hospitals linked to the United Methodist Church. The milk is pasteurized, frozen and distributed in accordance with a doctor's prescription to babies around around North America whose mothers cannot provide an adequate amount of milk.
The milk bank at the Ohio Eastside Health Center in Columbus is one of 26 in the United States, in addition to three in Canada.
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"We are thrilled to be opening this new milk drop to make donating even easier," Chris Smith, the outreach coordinator and lactation consultant at OhioHealth Mothers' milk bank in Columbus, said in a prepared statement. "Pasteurized donor milk is liquid gold for babies who need it. In 2021 alone, we distributed nearly 421,107 ounces of milk all over the country ― that’s 3,289 gallons. Just one ounce can feed a premature infant for three days, so every little bit helps."
Jennifer Hayden, the Women's, Infant and Children or WIC breastfeeding coordinator and lactation consultant for the Canton health department, said in a statement that the agency had long wanted to have a drop-off site for donated breast milk.
Those interested in donating their breast milk can contact milkbank@ohiohealth.com or call 614-566-0630. All donors are screened by phone and asked to complete a health and lifestyle survey to ensure the safety of the milk.
Donors also have to sign a medical release that's also signed by their doctor and must agree to be screened for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS; HTLV, the virus that causes adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma; hepatitis B; hepatitis C and syphilis.
Reach Robert at robert.wang@cantonrep.com. Twitter: @rwangREP. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/canton/2022/08/22/canton-city-public-health-to-open-donor-site-for-breast-milk/65411504007/ | 2022-08-22T15:34:50Z |
Lincoln Memorial celebrates its 100th anniversary
Published: May. 30, 2022 at 9:50 AM CDT|Updated: 15 minutes ago
(CNN) - People across the country are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
About 50,000 people were at the memorial when it first opened on the National Mall on May 30, 1922.
The memorial features a 19-foot high-seated statue of former President Abraham Lincoln. It also includes engravings of the Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural address. These are considered to be two of his greatest speeches.
The Lincoln Memorial has been the backdrop of national celebrations and pivotal moments in U.S. history, notably the civil rights movement.
The National Park Service is celebrating with a number of special events Monday.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/30/lincoln-memorial-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary/ | 2022-05-30T15:05:33Z |
Relying on an inflated VantageScore® can lead to thousands in unexpected closing costs on a home loan
Homebuyers can get their FICO® Score for free using Home.com's ScoreGenius™
MADISON, Wis., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study by Home.com revealed VantageScores® from a popular online credit monitoring service were 20 points higher on average than FICO® Scores used by lenders. Home.com's new service ScoreGenius™ shows consumers FICO® Scores, helping consumers avoid thousands of dollars in unexpected closing costs on a home loan.
Read the full study summary here.
FICO vs Vantage credit scores
FICO® and Vantage are competing brands that produce consumer credit scores used to measure the trustworthiness of a borrower to repay a loan. Although credit monitoring sites often show VantageScores®, mortgage lenders almost exclusively use FICO® Scores to determine loan eligibility and costs.
Study findings
The Home.com study asked volunteer participants to compare their VantageScore® from a well-known credit monitoring site to their FICO® Score from Home.com's ScoreGenius™.
Fifty-four percent of participants had a VantageScore® that was higher than their FICO® Score. Within this group:
- The VantageScore® was 20 points higher on average
- The greatest difference was 73 points
- Seventeen percent had a VantageScore® 35 or more points higher than their FICO® Score
How credit score affects mortgage costs
Since FICO® Scores are the gold standard in the mortgage industry, counting on an inflated VantageScore® to qualify for a home loan and mortgage rate can be problematic.
On a $300,000 loan with 15% down:
- A 20-point difference between a 680 and 660 score could mean either $3,750 in extra closing costs or an approximate $70-per-month increase to the monthly mortgage payment based on Fannie Mae's Loan Level Price Adjustment matrix.
- A 73-point difference between a 720 and 647 credit score could mean an additional $8,250 in closing costs or approximately $140 per month on the mortgage payment.
- A 73-point difference between a credit score of 651 and 578 could mean the difference between qualifying for multiple loan programs and being denied the loan altogether.
These are a few scenarios where a homebuyer's understandable overconfidence in their credit can lead to unwelcome news when they apply with a mortgage lender.
Still, some homebuyers have a FICO® Score that is higher than their VantageScore®, which could translate into the welcome surprise of more loan options and lower mortgage costs.
The survey asked 96 participants to report the difference in the VantageScore® from a popular online credit monitoring site and the score from Home.com's ScoreGenius™, which uses the FICO® Score 4 model used by mortgage lenders. Both platforms are free and use a "soft pull," meaning there's is no harm to the users' credit scores. Home.com launched ScoreGenius™ in early 2022 as one of the first sites to offer consumers a better picture of their mortgage creditworthiness with a free soft pull of their FICO® Score.
Check your FICO® Score for free on ScoreGenius™.
About Home.com
Home.com is a multi-media resource for people looking to learn more about homeownership. Featuring news, articles, videos, and social media content, Home.com aims to educate prospective homebuyers before they embark on a major life decision. Home.com is owned by Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation (NMLS #2289), a full-service mortgage lender with a wide array of products that help make homeownership more affordable. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Fairway is dedicated to finding great mortgage options and providing some of the fastest turn times for its borrowers.
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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading commercial service robot manufacturer Pudu Robotics has been expanding rapidly throughout the European market in recent months. So far, Pudu Robotics' advanced intelligent service robots such as KettyBot and BellaBot are being used by more than 50 brands and businesses in Europe to improve operations across a wide range of scenarios, proving superior usability and adaptability of PUDU services.
Thanks to the products' wide-ranging utility, PUDU Robots are being used in a great variety of different scenarios. In Poland, oil refining conglomerate, Shell, are leveraging the BellaBot and KettyBot to operate Europe's first automated service station, greeting customers, informing them of current promotional campaigns, and assisting with order delivery. PUDU Robots are also making appearances in other venues, including European electronics retailer Media Markt in the Netherlands, McDonald's in Slovenia, Pizza Hut and KFC in Poland, Nevins Newfield Inn in Ireland, as well as a photography and videography studio in Italy.
Regarding the growth in Europe, founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics, Felix Zhang said, "At PUDU, we see the European market as an important focus for growth and development. European businesses are amongst the most scrupulous with tech innovation, and we believe our industry-leading product range is capable of rising to the challenge. Moving forward, we plan to continue our expansion throughout Europe and provide the very best in commercial service robots to partners around the world."
Outside of Europe, Pudu Robotics has also been serving businesses in other growing regions, leading to the brand's truly global reach. In Jordan, the company recently started a strategic cooperation with Coca-Cola and M&Ms to use the high-end delivery robot, BellaBot, to assist promotional activities in major supermarkets. The BellaBot has also become part of the Filipino chain of fast-food restaurants Jollibee's cool new store innovations. The continuous growth across diverse and highly demanding industries marks the company as a clear leader in the development and deployment of commercial service robots, with a number of successful case studies clearly showing the devices' superior quality and design.
Alongside growing user numbers, Pudu Robotics has continued to focus on R&D and product design, as evidenced by the release of the PuduBot 2 in July this year. The more versatile PuduBot 2 is equipped with a high-performance lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, features self-developed PUDU SLAM technology for superior navigation, dual lidar sensors, and industry-first fusing laser and visual positioning navigation technology. In addition, the device is capable of marker-less deployment to reduce deployment time by 75% without having to redecorate ceilings and ensures stable operation even in high-ceilinged environments of up to 40m.
With its many years of expertise in the industry and continuous effort to enrich the service space and expand application scenarios of its products, Pudu Robotics is ready to serve international users and further expand the company's reach.
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About Pudu Robotics
Shenzhen-based and founded in 2016, Pudu Robotics is a world-leading tech-focused enterprise dedicated to the design, R&D, production and sales of commercial service robots, which aims to use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and living, Pudu Robotics has been rapidly growing in recent years to become a "leader" in the global markets with coverage of over 60 countries and regions worldwide.
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‘I’m exhausted of having to constantly run’: Cyber trolls force trans woman into hiding
(CNN) – Transphobic trolls have forced a trans woman into hiding as they post personal details about her and her family online.
Clara Sorrenti said she fled to northern Ireland as a result, but the trolls tracked her all the way there.
The trans activist and Twitch streamer said the online trolls called in a fake emergency, sending armed police to her home in Canada. The tactic is known as “swatting.”
“I went into the hallway, they told me to put my hands up,” she said. “And honestly, in that moment, I thought I was going to die. I screamed as soon as I saw the gun.”
Over the past month, she’s been targeted, harassed and stalked around the globe.
“I’m so exhausted of having to constantly run,” she said.
Earlier this year, when Sorrenti began using the Twitch platform, popular among video gamers, to talk about trans rights, she caught the attention of Kiwi Farms, a notorious online forum that has been used to organize transphobic harassment campaigns.
“The first thing that they did was find the obituary for my dead father and use it to find his memorialized Facebook page,” Sorrenti said. “They were able to find a picture of my dad on the front porch of my childhood home and, from that, use Google Maps and figure out where that was located.”
After Sorrenti’s home in Ontario was swatted, she moved to a nearby hotel. However, her harassers tracked her down there, remarkably using a photo of her cat on her hotel bed.
“They were able to cross reference what they saw on the bedsheets with every other hotel in the city until they found out that the specific bedsheets only had a pattern in this one hotel that I was staying at,” Sorrenti said.
Eventually, she said her Uber account was hacked, allowing the online bullies to track her location. It was then when she decided to leave Canada, coming here to Belfast in northern Ireland to stay with her friend.
“I thought that if I got far away and went to a different continent, they wouldn’t be able to do the same thing,” she said. “And then it turned out I was wrong.”
Her harassers somehow were able to track her down in Belfast. One of them even came to the apartment building she’s staying at, took a photo and posted it online.
Ellen Murray, another Twitch streamer, said the trolls harassed Sorrenti while they were streaming together.
“In the middle of it, we find out that, on the website 4chan, somebody had posted a picture taken from right (outside),” she said.
Sorrenti decided to take the trolls on, launching a campaign to get Kiwi Farms taken off the internet.
“I know that there’s always a threat against me as long as I’m standing up for this, but the alternative would’ve been the site keeps going and, not only me, but the countless other victims of this site who get harassed relentlessly every single day would have to continue through that nightmare,” she said.
Sorrenti called for Cloudflare, a major U.S. internet company, to stop providing cyber security services to Kiwi Farms that allows the site to stay online.
Cloudflare initially said no, but then reversed track over the weekend, citing “imminent threats to human life.”
Sorrenti knows getting Kiwi Farms taken offline won’t make all her trolls and harassers go away.
“They got roped into a hate group, and once you get deep enough inside one of these things, it’s really hard to get out,” she said. “I want to show them more compassion than they’ve ever shown me.”
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D Magazine names acclaimed attorney among the best for personal injury, product defect litigation
DALLAS, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peer lawyers and D Magazine have again selected acclaimed Dallas trial lawyer Frank L. Branson among the best for litigation involving personal injury and product liability.
Mr. Branson is the founder of The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, one of the most respected and successful trial litigation boutiques in the Southwest. He is one of an elite group of practitioners to be honored with D Magazine's prestigious award every year since 2001. Earlier in 2022, Mr. Branson was singled out in the publication's inaugural Best Lawyers Hall of Fame. The complete list of Best Lawyers honorees is featured in the magazine's May issue.
The D Magazine honors are based on votes by peer lawyers in North Texas and vetting by a blue-ribbon panel. Mr. Branson earned recognition for his representation of individuals in disputes involving truck crashes, worksite mishaps, oilfield accidents, dangerous and defective products, and other injuries.
Mr. Branson's career-spanning history of results in the courtroom has earned some of the legal industry's highest honors. That includes being named among the Top 10 lawyers in the state by Texas Super Lawyers every year since 2007. He is a repeat honoree of the Best Lawyers in America and the Lawdragon 500 and is a 2021 Lawdragon Hall of Fame inductee. He has been named to Texas Lawbook's "Lions of the Bar," the National Law Journal's "50 Most Influential Lawyers in the U.S.," and D CEO's "Dallas 500: The Most Powerful Business Leaders."
The firm has been twice recognized by the National Law Journal and The National Trial Lawyers as the Elite Trial Lawyers' "Law Firm of the Year" for product liability litigation. In 2019, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association honored Mr. Branson with its Lifetime Achievement Award while the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association named him among its Living Legends. In 2021, he received the Texas Bar Foundation's highest honor for a trial lawyer – the Ronald Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award for attorneys demonstrating the highest moral and ethical standards and professional conduct.
The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson represents clients in cases involving complex product liability, catastrophic injury, commercial air crashes, professional negligence, and business torts. To learn more about the firm visit https://www.flbranson.com.
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced the settlement rate for the stock purchase contracts that are components of corporate units (NYSE: NEE PRO) that it issued in September 2019. Holders of the corporate units will receive 0.7212 shares of NextEra Energy common stock for each stock purchase contract that they hold, with cash to be paid in lieu of any fractional shares. The settlement rate is based upon the average of the closing price per share of NextEra Energy common stock on the New York Stock Exchange for the 20 consecutive trading days ending on Aug. 29, 2022.
Consequently, on Sept. 1, 2022, each holder of the corporate units on that date will, following payment of $50.00 for each unit which it holds, receive 0.7212 shares of NextEra Energy common stock for each such unit. The holders' obligations to make such payments will be satisfied with proceeds generated by the successful remarketing on Aug. 5, 2022, of the NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. debentures that formerly constituted a component of the corporate units.
Upon settlement of all outstanding stock purchase contracts, NextEra Energy will receive $1.5 billion in exchange for approximately 21.64 million shares of common stock.
On Sept. 1, 2022, each corporate unit holder of record on Aug. 31, 2022, will receive the final quarterly cash distribution of $0.609 payable per corporate unit. In addition, holders of corporate units as of Sept. 1, 2022, will receive the remaining amounts from the remarketing described above.
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NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light Company, which is America's largest electric utility that sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to approximately 5.8 million customer accounts, or more than 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from seven commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire and Wisconsin. NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune's 2022 list of "World's Most Admired Companies," recognized on Fortune's 2021 list of companies that "Change the World" and received the S&P Global Platts 2020 Energy Transition Award for leadership in environmental, social and governance. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A proposal aimed at removing the last remnant of slavery from California law failed to pass the state Senate on Thursday after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration warned it could cost taxpayers billions of dollars by forcing the state to pay prisoners a $15-per-hour minimum wage.
The U.S. Constitution bans slavery but says it’s OK for the government to force people to work — known as “involuntary servitude” — as punishment for a crime. Many state constitutions say the same thing, including California’s.
Some state lawmakers wanted to change California’s Constitution to ban all forms of involuntary servitude. They wrote an amendment and planned to put it on the ballot this fall for voters to approve. But Thursday, the California Senate rejected the amendment over concerns of how it would impact the state prison system, which requires inmates to work and often pays them less than $1 per hour.
Lawmakers could try again next week. But if the amendment doesn’t pass by June 30, it won’t be on the ballot this year.
“The CA State Senate just reaffirmed its commitment to keeping slavery and involuntary servitude in the state’s constitution. Way to go, Confederates,” tweeted Democratic state Sen. Sydney Kamlager, who supported the amendment and said she will bring it up for another vote next week.
The Newsom administration has warned that the amendment could require the state to pay inmates a minimum wage, which in California is $15 per hour. That would cost taxpayers about $1.5 billion per year, according to Aaron Edwards, an analyst with the California Department of Finance.
In 2018, Colorado was the first state to ban involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. Since then, inmates have filed lawsuits seeking to be paid a minimum wage and alleging they were pressured into working despite health concerns. It’s unclear if those lawsuit have been resolved.
An American Civil Liberties Union report this month called for “far-reaching reforms to ensure prison labor is truly voluntary and that incarcerated workers are paid fairly, properly trained, and able to gain transferable skills.” Two-thirds of state and federal prisoners nationwide are required to work, the report said, most without adequate protections against labor exploitation.
Local governments could also be impacted. If the courts interpret the constitutional change to bar community service in lieu of incarceration, those individuals might go to jail instead, at a much higher cost, Edwards said.
Democratic state Sen. Steve Glazer said slavery “was an evil that will forever be a stain on the history of our great nation.” But he said the proposed amendment was not about slavery, but whether California “should require felons in state prison to work.”
“Banning the work requirement in our prisons would undermine our rehabilitation programs,” Glazer said. “Inmates will sue claiming their wages are too low, their hours are too high or that it is unconstitutional to link goodtime credit and early release to their willingness to work.”
Glazer said the state should change the amendment to make it clear that involuntary servitude does not include any rehabilitative activity required of people in prison. But it appeared Kamlager would not support that.
“I don’t want to negotiate what involuntary servitude means,” she said, adding: “I believe even if we are incarcerated, we still should have dignity.”
For decades, California used that involuntary servitude exception to make money from its prison population by leasing inmates — mostly Black men — to private companies for work.
That “convict lease” system doesn’t exist anymore. But California prison inmates are required to either work or participate in education or rehabilitative programs. Inmate jobs — which include things like clerks, painters and carpenters — pay salaries as low of 8 cents per hour.
Samual Brown spent 24 years in prison on an attempted murder conviction. He was released in December. While in prison, he said he worked a number of jobs, including porter, dishwasher and hospital janitor — the latter of which paid 75 cents per hour.
He said 55% of his salary went to pay for administrative costs, restitution and court fees. When he was released from prison, despite working for decades, he said he barely made a dent in his court-ordered restitution.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ elections director says the state will go along with a request for a hand recount of votes from every county after last week’s decisive statewide vote affirming abortion rights, even though there was a 165,000-vote difference and a recount won’t change the result.
Melissa Leavitt, of Colby in far western Kansas, requested the recount and declined to comment to reporters Friday evening, citing work obligations. But she said on an online site raising funds for a recount that she had “seen data” about the election. Her post was not more specific, and there is no evidence of significant problems with the election.
Baseless election conspiracies have circulated widely in the U.S., particularly among supporters of former President Donald Trump, who has repeated false claims that he lost the 2020 election through fraud.
Kansas law requires Leavitt to post a bond to cover the entire cost of the recount. Bryan Caskey, state elections director for the Kansas secretary of state’s office, said it would be the first recount of the votes on a statewide ballot question in at least 30 years.
Caskey said the work won’t begin without a guarantee that Leavitt can cover the cost.
“Normally, they reinforce the Election Day results,” Caskey said about recounts. “We stand by the results and will do the recount.”
Also seeking a recount is state Sen. Caryn Tyson, who is trailing state Rep. Steven Johnson in the Republican primary for state treasurer by about 400 votes out of nearly 434,000 cast. She is asking for a hand recount in about half the state’s 105 counties.
Voters last week rejected a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would have allowed the conservative, Republican-controlled Legislature to further restrict or ban abortion. It failed by 18 percentage points.
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- Two-thirds (63%) of Saudi youth say their country's relations with the US will improve under President Biden; the rest believe it will remain the same
- 70% of young Saudis have a 'very' or 'somewhat' favourable view of the president
- Saudi youth are more likely to say the US is an ally now than at any point in the last five years
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An overwhelming majority (92%) of young Saudis, who form about two-thirds of Saudi Arabia's population, see the United States as an ally of their nation, with 59 per cent stating the US is a 'strong ally' and 33 per cent citing it as 'somewhat of an ally.'
This finding from the 13th edition of the annual ASDA'A BCW Arab Youth Survey was announced today ahead of the historic visit of US President Joe Biden to the Kingdom on July 15 and 16, 2022. President Biden's visit, upon the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, is expected to enhance the historic and strategic partnership between the two nations.
As President Biden observed in an opinion piece in the Washington Post, "Today, Saudi Arabia has helped to restore unity among the six countries of Gulf Cooperation Council, has fully supported the truce in Yemen and is now working with my experts to help stabilize oil markets with other OPEC producers."
According to the survey, the perception that the US is an ally of Saudi Arabia is at its highest level in five years. In 2020, 87 per cent of Saudi youth viewed the US as a 'strong ally' or 'somewhat of an ally', an increase in favourability over 2019 when 70 per cent of Saudi youth viewed the US as an ally. In 2018, 50 per cent of Saudi youth viewed the US as an ally.
The symbolism of Biden's arrival in the Kingdom, following his first official visit to Israel, will not be lost on young Saudis, three-quarters (75%) of whom believe addressing the 'Palestinian-Israeli conflict' should be a top priority for the Arab world.
Despite the broadly positive perception of President Biden, young Saudi men and women believe he has work to do on the Palestine-Israel question, with 93 per cent insisting his administration "should have a played a more active and unbiased role in resolving the conflict." A majority of young Saudis (73%) are confident that the conflict is 'very likely' to 'somewhat likely' to be resolved in the next five years.
Sunil John, President, MENA, BCW and Founder of ASDA'A BCW, said: "The findings from our survey reflect the optimism surrounding Biden's first visit to the Kingdom as the US president. The generally warm feelings young people have towards US, and their eagerness for peace across the region, especially in resolving the Palestinian conflict, show the value to be had from a reset of US-Saudi relations to achieve a more stable and stronger Middle East geopolitical order."
Underlining the strategic role of the US in the region, over one-third (36%) of young Saudis believe the US has the most influence in the Arab world among non-Arab nations, compared with 43 per cent of Saudi youth who say their own country is the most influential among Arab nations in the region.
Over two-thirds of young Saudis (63%) are also confident that their country's relations with the US will improve under President Biden, while the rest (37%) believe relations between the two countries will remain the same.
Almost all young Saudis (97%) are confident that their country is going in the right direction; 82 per cent agreed with the statement that 'our best days are ahead of us.'
For the largest-of-its-kind survey of the Arab world's largest demographic, which was unveiled in October last year, PSB Insights, the global strategic research and analytics specialist, conducted 3,400 face-to-face interviews with Arab youth aged between 18 and 24 in 50 cities and territories in 17 states in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region from June 6-30, 2021.
To know more about the findings and to download the white paper of the ASDA'A BCW Arab Youth Survey, log on to arabyouthsurvey.com.
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ATLANTA – The state ethics commission voted Monday to move forward with a full hearing on whether a group founded by Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams and its affiliated action fund violated campaign finance laws.
At the center of the dispute is whether the activities of the New Georgia Project and an affiliated fund were sufficiently political in nature to require registering as campaign and ballot committees under Georgia law.
Founded in 2013, the New Georgia Project is registered as a 501(c)(3) organization under Internal Revenue Service rules. The New Georgia Action Fund is registered as a 501(c)(4) group.
The two groups focused on registering voters in Georgia and getting voters to the polls.
Such charitable and social-welfare groups are not required to disclose detailed information about donations and expenditures. There are limits on their political activities.
A complaint filed with the ethics commission alleges the two groups crossed the line into political activity and failed to register as campaign committees under Georgia campaign finance law. Campaign committees must file public documents listing details of their donations and expenditures.
The groups advocated for electoral candidates, namely gubernatorial hopeful Stacey Abrams and other Democrats, in 2017 and 2018, said Joseph Cusack, staff attorney for the commission.
Cusack pointed to campaign literature that called on people to vote for Abrams and other Democrats distributed by New Georgia Project canvassers.
The materials were labeled as being supported by the New Georgia Project. Cusack also pointed to scripts canvassers used asking people to vote for Abrams and identifying the New Georgia Project.
The groups were operating as independent committees, should have registered as such, and should have filed detailed campaign disclosure reports, Cusack said.
Aria Branch, one of the lawyers for the New Georgia Project, said the groups had contracted out their canvassing operation to another group, PowerPAC. When the canvassers were handing out these materials, they were acting on behalf of PowerPAC under that organization’s contract with New Georgia Project, Branch said.
Branch also argued the ethics commission had not provided sufficient evidence to directly tie New Georgia Project’s spending to advocacy for certain candidates.
Cusack went on to maintain the two New Georgia groups should also have registered as ballot committees during their work in Gwinnett County in 2019. They encouraged Gwinnett voters to vote for MARTA expansion in a referendum that year, he said.
Monday’s preliminary hearing sought to establish whether there are reasonable grounds to proceed with a full hearing.
The commission determined that there were reasonable grounds, meaning a full hearing will be held in the future, although it may not be for months.
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Manhattan Chamber announces 2022 Business Awards finalists
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2022 Business Awards.
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce says on Friday, Sept. 2, it recognized the success and outstanding achievements of members in six categories - Cornerstone (Lifetime Achievement in the industry), Small Business of the Year, Women/Minority Owned Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Entrepreneurial Spirit and Tourism/Hospitality awards.
The Chamber noted that criteria have been established and nominations have been taken for each award. It said a committee evaluated each nomination and decided on finalists based on the businesses that best matched the criteria.
“We are thrilled to get the opportunity to honor so many great businesses,” said Jason Smith President and CEO of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. “This is a great opportunity to recognize the importance of the business community on Manhattan’s economy and the quality of life of its residents. We can’t wait to announce the winners on Sept. 13.”
The Chamber indicated that the Business of the Year Award is given to a business within the community that shows both business and civic leadership. Community involvement, management practices and overall financial performance are the primary criteria for this award. The 2022 finalists are McCownGordon Construction, Midwest Concrete and Ultra Electronics ICE.
According to the Chamber, the Small Business of the Year Award is even to a small business that shows both business and civic leadership. It said community involvement, management practices and overall financial performance are considered for this award. The finalists this year are Anderson Knight Architects, Manhattan Running Company and TimberCreek Veterinary Hospital.
The Chamber said the Women/Minority Owned Business Award recognizes diverse business leaders and decision-makers across all industries who have a track record of excellence in advocating for others. The finalists this year include Andrews & Associates Counseling, MHK Play Studio and T&M Concrete.
The Chamber noted that the entrepreneurial Spirit Award celebrates those who have led the way for their business. The nominee shows true entrepreneurial spirit through the creation of a new business locally - despite the risks involved. It said the entrepreneur will be noted for their creation of the new product or service offered as well as the demonstration of sound business practices. This year’s nominees are Back 9 Development: TJ Vilkanskas, Blueville Nursery: The Westervelt Family and One Egg Group, Evan and Andrea Grier.
The Chamber also said the Tourism/Hospitality Award is given to a business that has made a significant contribution to tourism in the area. It said this business has created a new, innovative product, policy, service or event to promote and enhance tourism in the community. This year’s finalists are Flint Hills Discovery Center, Liquid Art Winery & Estate and The Midwest Dream Car Collection.
Finally, the Chamber said the Cornerstone Award is usually considered a lifetime achievement award for a business that has had a significant impact on the community. In 2021, the winner was Manko Window Systems.
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New location marks the Philippines-founded bakery brand's second store in Illinois and its 37th in the U.S.
WEST COVINA, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Ribbon Bakeshop, Inc., the Philippines-founded bakery that offers an array of sweet and savory baked goods for all occasions, will open its doors in Bolingbrook, Illinois, on Friday, June 24, 2022. This much-anticipated new location is expected to be a hit among longtime fans as well as curious newcomers who are sure to find their new favorite bakery in Red Ribbon.
Located at 753 East Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440, directly across from The Promenade shopping complex, the new Red Ribbon will welcome customers from 10AM – 9PM, seven days a week.
Red Ribbon specializes in offering delicious baked goods inspired by authentic Filipino flavors and ingredients. While it is known for its selection of beautifully crafted cakes – a special occasion "must have" for many Filipinos – Red Ribbon also features an irresistible line-up of both sweet and savory pastries that are meant to be enjoyed every day. Those already familiar with Red Ribbon can look forward to seeing their favorite bakery treats on the menu, while first-timers are invited to explore the brand's line-up of unique bakery offerings that they won't find anywhere else.
Butter Mamons for the Early Birds
A special offer awaits Red Ribbon's earliest visitors during opening weekend. The first 50 customers who spend over $50 on both Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th, will receive a free bundle of six Butter Mamons, Red Ribbon's top-selling pastry.
Brand Best-Sellers
No matter what you're craving, Red Ribbon offers a little something for everyone. For those seeking an authentic taste of the Philippines, there are several options that capture the brand's unique cultural heritage and culinary roots, including these best-sellers:
Shareable Cakes
- Mango Supreme Cake – The dessert that put Red Ribbon on the map. This signature product is made with the Philippines' best mangoes which are considered to be the sweetest in the world. It features three layers of moist white chiffon cake filled with cream and a golden, mango-filled glaze; it is dressed with a generous amount of mango chunks and finished with a maraschino cherry on top.
- Ube Overload Cake – This iconic Filipino confection is known for its vibrant purple hue. Its unique coloring comes from its star ingredient: real Philippine ube halaya (purple yam), a flavor that has gained mainstream popularity in recent years. The cake is finished with beautiful white cream frosting rosettes and bright purple ube cake crumbs.
- Yema Caramel Cake – Perfect for those who love the smoothness of caramel combined with a bit of crunch, this Filipino favorite is made of a soft, moist white chiffon cake filled and covered with yema (Philippine custard) caramel filling and finished with toasted cashew nuts.
Snackable Pastries
- Butter Mamon – This exquisite pastry provides the perfect combination of moist chiffon and 100% butter for a melt-in-your-mouth treat. Not too sweet and delightfully tender, it's the all-time favorite of loyal Red Ribbon fans. Also available in Ube, Mocha, and Cheesy flavors.
- Cheesy Ensaimada – This pastry offers soft, moist bread topped with butter, sugar, and cheesy deliciousness for the perfect sweet and savory flavor combination.
- Chicken Empanada – This savory pastry is generously filled with tender chicken and a unique blend of spices and deep-fried to a crisp golden brown. What's more, it now comes in an exciting new spicy flavor.
For those who prefer the familiar flavors of chocolate and mocha, Red Ribbon offers several stand-out options, including:
- Black Forest Cake – Layers of liqueur-moistened chocolate cake, brimming with maraschino cherries and cream, rich chocolate shavings and chocolate curls.
- Mocha Flan – The perfect combination of cake and custard. This rich mocha chiffon cake is topped with delicious, creamy leche flan.
- Choco Mocha Crunch – Brimming with both chocolate and coffee flavors, this chocolate chiffon cake is filled with honeycomb candy in every layer; finished with rich mocha cream and topped with more honeycomb candy and chocolate shavings.
"We're thrilled to finally open a location in Bolingbrook and to serve up our delicious menu to everyone in this community," said Agnes Briones, Vice President for Operations, Red Ribbon Bakeshop, Inc. "It is an extraordinary feeling for us to see how much the brand continues to expand and to reach not just our Filipino fans, but also those who are less familiar with Red Ribbon – we want everyone to feel invited and warm when they bite into a Red Ribbon pastry."
The Bolingbrook location offers outdoor seating for those who want to enjoy their goodies right on the spot. Additionally, customers can place their orders through a variety of options, including to-go, or via the following online channels: the Red Ribbon ordering app (available for download at the App Store and Google Play), the Red Ribbon website (redribbonbakeshop.us) and the DoorDash delivery platform.
Bolingbrook marks Red Ribbon's second location in Illinois, and its 37th in the U.S. For more information about Red Ribbon Bakeshop's U.S. locations, featured menu items, and nationwide shipping details, please visit redribbonbakeshop.us. Red Ribbon fans can follow the brand @RedRibbonUSA on Facebook and @redribbonusa on Instagram for the latest news, including new products, upcoming store openings and special offers.
About Red Ribbon Bakeshop
Founded in 1979, Red Ribbon Bakeshop Inc. has become one of the largest and fastest-growing bakeshops in the Philippines. For the past 40 years the brand has offered superior tasting cakes and pastries and has proved itself as a staple for most Filipino families to mark every special occasion, celebration, and milestone.
Today, the international bakery brand boasts over 500 total locations and over 30 bakeshops across the U.S. with locations in California, Nevada, Washington, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Texas, Illinois, and Florida. The Los Angeles Times has twice cited the brand's cakes as the "Best of L.A." and Eater also named Red Ribbon Bakeshop among the best restaurants for ube desserts in Las Vegas.
Most recently, Red Ribbon entered the "Top 500 Chain Restaurants in the U.S." list, which is published annually by leading foodservice research and consulting firm, Technomic. Additionally, Red Ribbon's California-based manufacturing facility recently received its Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification from SGS, the global benchmark for quality and integrity. HACCP is an internationally recognized process control system that identifies where hazards might occur in the food production process and puts into place the safety measures that a facility should take to prevent the hazards from occurring.
About Jollibee Group
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC, also known as Jollibee Group) is one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world. It operates in 34 countries, with over 6,200 stores globally with branches in the Philippines, United States, Canada, the People's Republic of China, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Panama, Malaysia, South Korea, India, and Australia.
Jollibee Group has eight wholly owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger); six franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, PHO24, and Yoshinoya in the Philippines; Dunkin' and Tim Ho Wan in certain territories in China); 80% ownership of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf; 60% ownership in the SuperFoods Group that owns Highlands Coffee and PHO24; and 51% ownership of Milksha, a popular Taiwanese bubble tea brand.
Jollibee Group, through its subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL) owns 90% participating interest in Titan Dining LP, a private equity fund that ultimately owns the Tim Ho Wan brand. It also has a joint venture with the THW Group to open and operate THW restaurants in Mainland China. Jollibee Group also has a business venture with award-winning Chef Rick Bayless for Tortazo, a Mexican fast-casual restaurant business in the United States.
Jollibee Group was named the Philippines' most admired company by the Asian Wall Street Journal for ten years. It was also honored as one of Asia's Fab 50 Companies and among the World's Best Employers and World's Top Female-Friendly Companies by Forbes. In 2020, Gallup awarded the Jollibee Group with the Exceptional Workplace Award, making it the first Philippine-based company to receive the distinction.
Jollibee Group has grown brands that bring delightful dining experiences to its customers worldwide, thus spreading the joy of eating to everyone.
To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com
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Albert Wu, MD, PhD, a recognized advocate of using stem cell therapy to treat eye conditions, will advise company's development of ocular tissue rejuvenation therapeutics
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Turn Biotechnologies, a cell rejuvenation company developing novel mRNA medicines to cure untreatable, age-related conditions, today announced that Albert Wu, MD, PhD, will oversee its development of ophthalmic therapeutic products as an advisor to the company.
A board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained specialist in oculoplastic and orbital surgery, Wu's academic work has focused on developing treatments for vision loss and eye disease.
At Turn Bio, he will shepherd work on TRN-004, a formulation to rejuvenate ocular tissues, including corneal, limbal and conjunctival epithelial cells, as well as corneal endothelial cells. Preclinical results show the formulation reduces inflammation, oxidative stress, and cell senescence.
TRN-004 is a tailored protein cocktail to rejuvenate targeted cells in the eye. It is produced using Turn Bio's unique mRNA-based ERA™ (Epigenetic Reprogramming of Aging) platform.
"Albert's life mission is to transform ophthalmology by making regenerative medicine an accepted treatment for people worldwide suffering from diseases of the eye," said Anja Krammer, the company's CEO. "His vision and experience will help us redefine how eye doctors treat age-related vision conditions for which no real cure exists."
Wu has nearly two decades of experience with ophthalmology and cellular biology. He has been honored by the National Institutes of Health, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the University of Washington and Yale University.
"Our work has the potential to revolutionize eye care to preserve patients' vision and, ultimately, restore it," said Wu. "The ability to produce cell rejuvenation therapies and deliver them with pinpoint accuracy offers enormous promise to millions of people around the world whose sight has been compromised by untreatable conditions."
Wu received his bachelor's degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University, his medical degree and doctoral degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Washington. He has co-authored 55 articles on his research discoveries and has contributed to textbooks on ophthalmology and ophthalmologic oncology. He is a frequent presenter at national and international medical conferences.
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Burnalong grows to the most expansive digital health solution with 20,000+ live and on-demand classes with hundreds of programs to reach entire populations
BALTIMORE, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burnalong, the leading digital health solution that unlocks human potential, today announced reaching the milestone of 20,000+ live and on-demand classes, supported by hundreds of curated programs across 60+ categories, taught by 5,000+ credentialed experts and medical professionals on their core platform.
With more classes than all competitors combined, Burnalong is now the largest and most robust library of digital health and wellbeing classes to support the holistic health of corporate employees, health plan members, hospital patients, government workers, and their families. The extensive range of classes, programs, and categories means that Burnalong is relevant and helpful for every single person.
By reaching entire populations with a single digital health solution, it means that everyone – regardless of age, race, ability, fitness level, health goals, chronic condition, or mobility range – can find what they need to reach their potential.
As Burnalong's library of classes grows to more than 20,000 classes, the diversity of categories and interests supported grows as well. With more than 60 categories of classes and hundreds of curated programs, Burnalong offers even more comprehensive support for:
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Mental health
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Cardiovascular health
- Nutrition
- Leadership development
New programs on the platform provide focused support for family nutrition, emotional management, financial reboots, mental health and OT for healthcare workers, diabetes basics, heart-healthy recipes, preparation for bariatric surgery, and specific chronic condition support.
This premiere content is provided in partnership with hundreds of YMCAs across the US, local gyms and studios, certified individual instructors, medical professionals, hospitals, and medical professionals. Chronic condition and medical content are being provided by centers of excellence such as Inova Well for surgery fitness content, Shepherd Center for multiple sclerosis classes, MedFit for chronic condition management, National Register of Health Service Psychologists for mental health care, and the American Diabetes Association for diabetes support.
In recent months, Burnalong has also released new platform features to support social motivation which is a key indicator of long-term success in health journeys. These features include:
- Open door classes that simulate a group class experience in a gym or studio. Any Burnalong member can join or schedule an open-door experience to experience classes with members across the globe.
- Playlists to allow for individual program creation with classes on a common topic, theme, or class time duration. These playlists can be shared with small groups or be made public, extending the ability to personalize health journeys in the platform.
"We are excited to reach this milestone of more than 20,000 classes on Burnalong," says Daniel Freedman, co-CEO of Burnalong. "Our mission is centered on providing digital health solutions and programming that unlock human potential by meeting the needs of every person, no matter their ability, age, location, stage in life, or fitness level with quality programming and social support. The continued growth of the Burnalong library means that we can uniquely meet every single individual with the classes they want with the social support they need to progress on their health journey."
You can learn more about how to get started supporting your population with holistic wellness and social motivation by visiting www.burnalong.com.
Burnalong transforms individuals' lives and improves measurable results by maximizing human potential. It helps people from all walks of life achieve happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Clients range from governments to companies of all sizes (with employees across 70+ countries), to hospital systems, and health plans. Burnalong partners with wellness, medical, education, and other professionals globally – from thousands of brick and mortar facilities and YMCAs to hospitals and their specialists to corporate on-site wellness centers.
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Elderly woman dies; body found outside 8 days later
BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - A trip to the backyard ended in tragedy when an elderly woman’s badly decomposed body was discovered after lying outside for several days.
Roy and Pat Patrick have lived in their Kentucky neighborhood for more than 40 years. They had grown to look out for a fellow neighbor down the road, an elderly woman who lived alone, exchanging waves and emails.
But one day, the Patricks told WSAZ they noticed something out of the ordinary.
“Buzzards were circling, and it’s not uncommon for a deer to die and the buzzards take care of them. I didn’t think too much about it until we saw two of them perched on her roof. I told Pat, ‘Something’s wrong,’” Roy Patrick said.
Their neighbor’s body was found in her backyard. According to the Boyd County coroner, it had been there for eight days. When she was found, her body was badly decomposed from a combination of intense heat and humidity and being preyed upon by animals.
The coroner says it appears the woman died of natural causes, but they’re waiting on autopsy reports.
“We’ll miss her,” Roy Patrick said.
He and his wife say following this incident, it’s a reminder of how important it is to check on your neighbors.
“Especially the ones who live alone, and she lived there alone. I said we should pay more attention to neighbors and family,” Pat Patrick said.
The body has been sent to the state medical examiner’s office for an autopsy.
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YUBA CITY, Calif., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Alexander filed a lawsuit on behalf of a man who alleges he was sexually abused by a Catholic priest when he was a young boy.
The man, named John Doe in the complaint, alleges that Father Murrough Wallace and two young priests sexually abused and assaulted him when he was 10 years old. The alleged abuse took place in Holy Angels Catholic Church and School in Yuba City, CA in 1965.
The man alleges Father Wallace took him to the rectory, where two younger priests held him down while the older priest sexually assaulted him. The plaintiff in this matter also accused Father Wallace of using a brass incense burner to knock him unconscious as he was fighting back against the priests.
The man alleges a nun was nearby who came to his aid and that the police were called.
"Our office has seen case after case where young people were taken advantage of by predator priests such as Father Wallace," said San Francisco clergy abuse attorney Mary Alexander. "This priest was a known predator, has been accused by many people of sexual abuse, and the Sacramento Catholic Church allowed him to continue to prey on young boys throughout his life."
Father Murrough Wallace was a priest serving in the Diocese of Sacramento for many years, as well as other parts of California.
The lawsuit, filed in Alameda Superior Court under JCCP No. 5108, names The Roman Catholic Bishop of Sacramento as a defendant as Father Wallace has died.
"It's also important to know there is a window in the statute of limitations that means no matter how long ago the abuse was you can bring a lawsuit. It is open until the end of this year," Ms. Alexander added.
The lawsuit is John Doe D.M. v. Doe Diocese; No. 21CV001407.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Minneapolis police snipers fatally shot a man from the roof of an apartment building across the street from where he had been holed up in an overnight standoff, according to documents filed Friday.
But authorities have not yet said what prompted officers to shoot 20-year-old Andrew Tekle Sundberg early Thursday after around six hours of efforts to persuade him to surrender. The officers were identified as Aaron Pearson and Zachary Seraphin. A gun was recovered from Sundberg’s third-floor apartment, according to the state agency leading the investigation.
Officers activated their body cameras, according to a police report, but the video has not been released.
Investigators collected a .38-caliber handgun with an extended magazine from a bed, and live .45-caliber cartridges from a closet and a bowl in the living room, according to search warrant affidavits. At least seven spent bullets were recovered in the search of a separate unit on the same floor.
The affidavits also listed numerous “less lethal” rounds found inside and outside the building. They’re projectiles — often 40 mm foam rounds — meant to incapacitate a person without killing them. That indicates officers fired them at some point during the standoff, but court filings don’t say when they used them.
When the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension collected the officers’ rifles, their magazines still held more rounds, the filings said.
Police have said officers first responded Wednesday night after a third-floor tenant called 911 to report that someone fired gunshots through the wall of her unit. Officers moved her, her two young children and others to safety. Police said Sundberg had isolated himself in a neighboring apartment. Police attempted to negotiate with him by phone and by loudspeaker. Sundberg was shot about 4:30 a.m. Thursday.
Sgt. Sherral Schmidt, president of the Minneapolis Police Officers Federation, said “many tactics” were used to try to persuade Sundberg to surrender.
“These efforts became futile when the suspect endangered the lives of others and to prevent death or great bodily harm to another, officers used deadly force,” Schmidt said in a statement late Friday.
The Sundberg family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who has also represented the families of George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor and other Black people killed by police in recent years, often securing multimillion-dollar settlements. Crump also worked with his local partner Jeff Storms for the families of Amir Locke and Daunte Wright, who were both killed by Minneapolis-area police officers.
Investigators have not released information about Sundberg’s race, but an online fundraising campaign from 2015, after the then-13-year-old was injured in an ATV crash, said he was born in Ethiopia and adopted into a Minnesota family.
A GoFundMe organized for his funeral expenses describes him as “a brother, friend, uncle, son … talented artist, hilarious and energetic. His life was taken too soon by the Minneapolis Police Department. … He leaves behind many loving family members and friends.”
Sundberg’s death was the second involving Minneapolis police this year. Locke was shot at a downtown apartment on Feb. 2 while officers executed an early morning no-knock search warrant. Both officers who fired at Sundberg were also part of the SWAT team at the scene when Locke, 22, was shot.
Pearson used a key to enter the apartment where Locke stirred beneath a blanket on the couch and reached for a handgun. Officer Mark Hanneman fatally shot Locke within 10 seconds — an encounter recorded on Pearson’s body camera. Seraphine, a SWAT team medic, provided medical care to Locke on the scene, according to the BCA.
No officers were charged in Locke’s death.
The Minneapolis department has long been under scrutiny over allegations of brutality and racial injustice. Floyd’s killing in 2020 led to a state investigation that found the department has engaged in a pattern of race discrimination for at least the past decade. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/vigil-held-for-man-killed-by-minneapolis-police-in-standoff/ | 2022-07-16T09:08:05Z |
Comerica Announces 2023 Earnings Release Dates; Details for Conference Call to Review Second Quarter 2022 Earnings
Published: May. 18, 2022 at 4:25 PM EDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
DALLAS, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is expected to release quarterly earnings on the dates indicated below and will host conference calls to review results.
Details for Comerica Incorporated's upcoming second quarter 2022 earnings call on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, are now available. Additional information for remaining 2022 and 2023 earnings calls will be provided in advance of each call.
Earnings Conference Call Schedule:
In addition, the financial results and earnings presentation will be furnished on Form 8-K filings that will be available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s prosecutor-general says the bodies of 410 civilians have been removed from Kyiv-area towns that were recently retaken from Russian troops.
Iryna Venediktova says on Facebook that the bodies were recovered Friday, Saturday and Sunday. She says 140 of them have undergone examination by prosecutors and other specialists.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk says the mayor of the village of Motyzhyn in the Kyiv region was murdered while being held by Russian forces. Vereshchuk adds that there are 11 mayors and community heads in Russian captivity across Ukraine.
In a video address Sunday, Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the allegedly targeted killings of civilians in towns that the Russians occupied, calling the killers “freaks who do not know how to do otherwise.” He warns that more atrocities may be revealed if Russian forces are driven out of other occupied areas.
International leaders have condemned the reported attacks in the Kyiv-area towns after harrowing accounts from civilians and graphic images of bodies with hands tied behind their backs.
Russia’s Defense Ministry has rejected the claims of atrocities against civilians in Bucha and other suburbs of Kyiv.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR:
— Ukraine accuses Russia of massacre, city strewn with bodies
— US, UK secret intelligence has unusually public role in Ukraine war
— Lithuania weans itself completely off Russian gas, 1st EU nation to do so
— Drug shortages persist in Russia after start of Ukraine war
— Pope still working on meeting Russian Orthodox patriarch
— Go to https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine for more coverage
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OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
BALAKLIYA, Ukraine — The governor of the Kharkiv region says Russian troops fired on a convoy of buses that was trying to evacuate patients from a hospital that had been heavily damaged in shelling a day earlier.
The governor, Oleh Synyehubov, said Sunday that about 70 patients needed to be taken away from the damaged hospital in the town of Balakliya but that the buses were not able to enter the town.
He said there was preliminary information that one of the bus drivers was killed.
Balakliya is about 75 kilometers (45 miles) southeast of the city of Kharkiv, which has been heavily hit by Russian attacks.
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BERLIN — Germany’s defense minister says European officials should talk about halting gas supplies from Russia in light of the alleged attacks on civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.
Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht said Sunday night on German public broadcaster ARD that “there must be a reaction. Such crimes must not go unanswered.”
So far, Germany and several other European governments have shied away from an immediate boycott of Russian natural gas over fears of the impact it would have on their economies.
Europe gets 40% of its gas and 25% of its oil from Russia, and since the war, has scrambled to set out proposals to reduce its dependency. Russia is just as reliant on Europe, with oil and gas its dominant sector and paying for government operations.
Estimates of the impact of a gas boycott or embargo on Europe vary but most involve a substantial loss of economic output.
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JERUSALEM __ Israel’s foreign minister is condemning the reported atrocities in Ukraine, saying deliberate harm to civilians is a war crime.
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid wrote on Twitter that one “cannot remain indifferent” after seeing images from the town of Bucha near Ukraine capital.
Israel has walked a tightrope since Russia invaded Ukraine, simultaneously denouncing the invasion while avoiding taking too strident a stance out of concern of angering Moscow, with whom it has security coordination in neighboring Syria. Israel has good relations with both countries and has mediated between them since the invasion on Feb. 24.
Lapid says that intentionally harming a civilian population is a war crime and strongly condemned it.
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MOTYZHYN, Ukraine — A resident says the mayor of the Ukrainian town of Motyzhyn was killed in an execution-style slaying along with her husband and son.
Another resident of the town 50 kilometers (31 miles) west of Kyiv told the The Associated Press on Sunday that Russian troops targeted local officials in a bid to win them over and killed them if they did not collaborate. That man, Oleg, declined to give his full name for security reasons.
The mayor, Olga Sukhenko, and her family were shot and thrown into a pit in a forest behind a plot of land with three houses where Russian forces had slept. A fourth body was not yet identified.
The mayor and her family had been reported by others as kidnapped by Russians on March 23 and taken in an unknown direction.
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LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Russia’s attack on Ukranian civilians in towns on the outskirts of Kyiv “are yet more evidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his army are committing war crimes in Ukraine.”
Johnson called the attacks in the towns of Irpin and Bucha “despicable” and says he “will do everything in my power to starve Putin’s war machine.” Johnson added that the U.K. will step up its sanctions and military support for Ukraine, but did not provide details.
Other European leaders also condemned the reported attacks on Ukranian civilians in response to images of bodies in the streets and some of the dead with their hands tied behind their backs.
Leaders in France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Czech Republic and Poland expressed outrage at the images. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala called the images ”horrifying” and says Russia has been committing war crimes.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says international organizations should be given access to the areas to independently document the atrocities.
French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says his country will work with Ukrainian authorities and the International Criminal Court “to ensure these acts don’t go unpunished.”
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BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the graphic images coming out of Bucha, Ukraine, after Russian troops withdrew show “a brutality against civilians we haven’t seen in Europe for decades.’’
He tells CNN’s “State of the Union” that “it’s absolutely unacceptable that civilians are targeted and killed” and that it’s Russian President Vladimir Putin’s responsibility to stop the war.
Stoltenberg says it’s “extremely important” that the International Criminal Court has opened an investigation into potential war crimes in Ukraine and that those responsible are held to account.
His comments echoed those by other European leaders, who condemned alleged war crimes and civilian killings by Russian forces in Ukrainian towns including Bucha near Kyiv, the capital.
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BUCHA, Ukraine — Residents of the Ukrainian town of Bucha near the capital of Kyiv have given harrowing accounts of how Russian troops shot and killed civilians without any apparent reason.
Bodies of civilians lay strewn across the northern town, which was controlled by Russian soldiers for about a month.
At a logistics compound that residents say was used as a base by Russian forces, the bodies of 8 men could be seen dumped on the ground, some with their hands tied behind their backs.
Residents say Russian troops would go from building to building, take people out of the basements where they were hiding from the fighting, check their phones for evidence of anti-Russian activity and take them away or shoot them.
Russia’s Defense Ministry has rejected the claims of atrocities against civilians in Bucha and other suburbs of Kyiv as a “provocation.”
The ministry says that “not a single civilian has faced any violent action by the Russian military“ in Bucha.
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, told a U.S. television interview Sunday that Russian attacks in Ukraine amount to genocide.
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ROME — The head of Italy’s Democratic Party called for a full oil and gas embargo in reaction to images emerging of atrocities against civilians by Russian soldiers retreating from the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
“How many #Buca before we move to a full oil and gas Russia embargo,” Enrico Letta wrote on Twitter Sunday. “Time is over.”
Italy gets 40% of its natural gas from Russia and officials have said it would take three years to make the transition to other sources.
Premier Mario Draghi acknowledged last week that energy payments were fueling Russia’s invasion, and the foreign minister has been traveling to oil and gas producing countries to line up alternatives to Russia.
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WASHINGTON — White House chief of staff Ron Klain says the U.S. remains fully committed to providing a full range of economic and military support to Ukraine in its war against Russia, which he describes as “far from over.”
Klain credits Ukrainians for fighting off Russian troops in the northern part of Ukraine and says the U.S. and its allies are sending weapons into the country “almost every single day.”
But he also tells ABC’s “This Week” that there are signs that Russian President Vladimir Putin is redeploying Russian troops to the eastern part of Ukraine.
Klain says while it will be up to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to decide if the political endgame is to allow Russia to occupy the eastern part of Ukraine, from the U.S. standpoint, the “military future of this attack has to be push back.”
He says regarding a potential Russian occupation of eastern Ukraine: “I will tell you, as President Zelenskyy has said, that’s not acceptable to him, and we are going to support him with military aid, with economic aid, with humanitarian aid.”
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Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, says in a U.S. television interview that Russian attacks in Ukraine amount to genocide.
Zelenskyy told CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday that there are more than 100 nationalities in Ukraine and “this is about the destruction and extermination of all these nationalities. We are citizens of Ukraine and we don’t want to be subdued to the policy of Russian Federation.”
In an excerpt of the interview released by CBS before it aired, he says, “This is the reason we are being destroyed and exterminated. And this is happening in the Europe of the 21st century. So this is the torture of the whole nation.”
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KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian military says Russian troops have completed their pullback from the country’s north.
The military’s General Staff said in Sunday’s statement that Russian units have withdrawn from areas in the country’s north to neighboring Belarus, which served as a staging ground for the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian military said its airborne forces have taken full control of the town of Pripyat just outside the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the section of the border with Belarus. It posted a picture of the Ukrainian soldier putting up the country’s flag with a shelter containing the Chernobyl reactor that exploded in 1986 seen in the background.
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VILNIUS, Lithuania — Lithuania says it has cut itself off entirely of gas imports from Russia and that it’s the first of the European Union’s 27 nations using Russian gas to break its energy dependence upon Moscow.
“Seeking full energy independence from Russian gas, in response to Russia’s energy blackmail in Europe and the war in Ukraine, Lithuania has completely abandoned Russian gas,” Lithuania’s energy ministry said in a statement late Saturday, adding that the measure took effect in the beginning of April.
Lithuania reduced imports of Russian gas to zero on Saturday, a move seen a milestone in achieving energy independence in the former Soviet republic of 2.8 million, the ministry said.
“We are the first EU country among Gazprom’s supply countries to gain independence from Russian gas supplies, and this is the result of a multi-year coherent energy policy and timely infrastructure decisions,” Minister of Energy Dainius Kreivys said.
Lithuania’a president posted an upbeat tweet on his account and urged other European nations to do the same.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s top diplomat has called for tougher sanctions on Russia over growing evidence of what he called a massacre of civilians in the suburbs of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
Ukrainian officials said earlier Sunday that scores of killed civilians have been found on the streets of Kyiv’ suburbs of Bucha, Irpin and Hostomel after the withdrawal of Russian troops. They said that some of the victims were shot in the head and had their hands bound.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted Sunday that the killings were “deliberate,” adding that “Russians aim to eliminate as many Ukrainians as they can.”
He urged the West to impose an oil, gas and coal embargo, and close all ports to Russian vessels and goods. He also called for all Russian banks to be disconnected from the SWIFT international payment system.
In Germany President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in Berlin that “the war crimes committed by Russia are visible before the eyes of the world.”
German news agency dpa reported that Steinmeier said “the images from Bucha shake me, they shake us deeply.”
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock pledged to tighten sanctions against Russia but did not give details.
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BERLIN — Poland’s most powerful politician says he is open to the permanent stationing of U.S. nuclear weapons in Eastern Europe.
Jaroslaw Kaczynski, the leader of Poland’s ruling conservative party, Law and Justice, said Sunday in an interview with German weekly Welt am Sonntag that “in principle, it makes sense to extend nuclear participation to the eastern flank.”
Kaczynski added that “if the Americans asked us to store U.S. nuclear weapons in Poland, we would be open to it. It would significantly strengthen deterrence against Moscow.”
Kaczynski acknowledged that “at the moment, this question does not arise, but that may change soon.”
The Polish leader also called for a much stronger presence of U.S. soldiers in Europe in the future, especially on NATO’s eastern flank.
He said that “Poland would welcome an increase in the American presence in Europe in the future from the current 100,000 soldiers to 150,000 soldiers because of Russia’s increasing aggressiveness.”
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MOSCOW — The Kremlin says that by imposing sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin the West has demonstrated it has abandoned its sense of reason.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in televised remarks Sunday that the sanctions against Putin were going “beyond the edge of reason,” adding that they showed that the West is “capable of any stupidities.”
Peskov added that Putin’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is “hypothetically possible” once negotiators from the two countries prepared a draft agreement to be discussed.
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BERLIN — German authorities have registered more than 300,000 refugees from Ukraine since the outbreak of the war there last month.
The interior ministry tweeted Sunday that “to date, federal police has registered 303,474 refugees from Ukraine in Germany. Most of them are women, children and old people.”
The numbers of Ukrainian refugees in the country are thought to be much higher as Ukrainians can enter Germany without visas and there are no thorough controls along the Polish-German border.
Up to 10,000 arrived at Berlin’s train station on some days. Recently the flow of refugees has slowed down from up to 15,000 new arrivals nationwide to around 5,000 to 7,000 new refugees per day.
Overall, more than 4.17 million Ukrainians have fled their country since Russia attacked Ukraine on Feb. 24. Most sought refuge in neighboring Poland.
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KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian presidential adviser says authorities have found evidence of serious war crimes by Russian troops on the outskirts of Kyiv.
Oleksiy Arestovych, an adviser to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Sunday scores of killed civilians have been found on the streets of Kyiv’ suburbs of Irpin, Bucha and Hostomel after the withdrawal of Russian troops. He compared the scene to “a horror movie.”
Arestovych said some victims were shot in the head and had their hands bound, and some of the bodies had signs of torture. He accused Russian troops of raping women and trying to burn their bodies.
Arestovych said Ukrainian authorities will investigate the alleged war crimes and track down the perpetrators.
The reports drew international condemnation. In Britain, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said there is increasing evidence of “indiscriminate attacks against innocent civilians” and said they must be investigated as war crimes.
“We will not allow Russia to cover up their involvement in these atrocities through cynical disinformation and will ensure that the reality of Russia’s actions are brought to light,” she said.
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MOSCOW — Russia’s top negotiator in talks with Ukraine says it’s too early to talk about a meeting between the two countries’ president.
Vladimir Medinsky, who led the Russian delegation in Tuesday’s talks in Istanbul, Turkey, said “there is still a lot of work to do” to finalize a draft agreement before Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could meet.
Speaking Sunday in remarks carried by the Interfax news agency, Medinsky reaffirmed that the parties reached a tentative agreement on the need for Ukraine to adopt a neutral status and refrain from holding foreign military bases in exchange for international security guarantees.
Asked about Ukrainian negotiator Davyd Arakhamia’s claim that Moscow’s negotiators had informally agreed to most proposals by Ukraine during the talks in Istanbul this week and the two presidents could discuss the draft deal, Medinsky said he doesn’t share Arakhamia’s optimism. He said the talks will continue online Monday.
Medinsky emphasized that Russia’s stand on Crimea and rebel regions in Ukraine’s east remained unchanged. The Kremlin demands that Ukraine acknowledge Russia’s sovereignty over Crimea, which Moscow annexed in 2014, and recognize the independence of Russia-backed separatist regions in Donbas, Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland.
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BERLIN — The mayor of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, has expressed shock at what he called “cruel war crimes” committed by Russian soldiers in the town of Bucha northwest of the capital.
Referring to reports of executed civilians, Klitschko told German daily Bild on Sunday that “what happened in Bucha and other suburbs of Kyiv can only be described as genocide.”
An AP crew on Sunday saw the bodies of at least nine people who appear to have been executed. At least two of them had their hands tied behind their backs. They were all in civilian clothes and at least three were naked from the waist up. One appeared shot in the chest from close range.
Klitschko said Russian President Vladimir Putin was responsible for the “cruel war crimes,” adding that civilians had been “shot with tied hands.”
He called on the the whole world and especially Germany to immediately end gas imports from Russia.
He said that “especially for Germany, there can only be one consequence: Not a penny should go to Russia anymore, that’s bloody money used to slaughter people. The gas and oil embargo must come immediately.”
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The Russian military says it has struck an oil processing plant and fuel depots around the strategic Black Sea port of Odesa.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj.-Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Russian ships and aircraft fired missiles on Sunday to strike the facilities, which he said were used to provide fuel to Ukrainian troops near Mykolaiv.
Konashenkov also said Russian strikes destroyed ammunition depots in Kostiantynivka and Khresyshche.
In a message posted by Italian news agency ANSA, Italian photographer Carlo Orlandi said Odesa woke to military sirens at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, followed immediately by the sounds of bombs falling on the port city from two aircraft.
He described a column of dark smoke rising from the targets, and flames from the buildings.
“What we can see is a dense screen of dark smoke, and one explosion after the other,″ Orlandi said. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/live-updates-russian-missiles-strike-oil-plant-in-odesa/ | 2022-04-03T23:36:11Z |
DENVER, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gates Industrial Corporation plc (NYSE:GTES), a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, today announced that the Company will participate in the 2022 Goldman Sachs Industrials & Materials Conference in New York, NY, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
About Gates Industrial Corporation plc
Gates is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. Gates offers a broad portfolio of products to diverse replacement channel customers, and to original equipment ("first-fit") manufacturers as specified components. Gates participates in many sectors of the industrial and consumer markets. Our products play essential roles in a diverse range of applications across a wide variety of end markets ranging from harsh and hazardous industries such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing and energy, to everyday consumer applications such as printers, power washers, automatic doors and vacuum cleaners and virtually every form of transportation. Our products are sold in 128 countries across our four commercial regions: the Americas; Europe, Middle East & Africa; Greater China; and East Asia & India.
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No charges for Mike Tyson for punching airplane passenger
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Authorities will not file criminal charges against former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson after he was recorded on video punching a fellow first-class passenger aboard a plane at San Francisco International Airport last month, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office said it has closed the case and decided against pursuing charges based on “the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.”
“These include the conduct of the victim leading up to the incident, the interaction between Mr. Tyson and the victim, as well as the requests of both the victim and Mr. Tyson that no charges be filed in this case,” District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe said in a statement.
Police previously said that the victim had provided few details about the altercation and refused to cooperate with the investigation.
Representatives for Tyson previously said the boxer was on a flight with “an aggressive passenger who began harassing him and threw a water bottle at him while he was in his seat.”
The April 20 video shows Tyson leaning over the back of his seat repeatedly striking the unidentified man in the head, drawing blood. The footage was first shared by TMZ, which said it was recorded on a Jet Blue plane bound for Florida.
Prior to the physical altercation, the other passenger was seen on the video standing over Tyson’s seat — waving his arms and talking animatedly while the former boxer sits quietly.
Attorneys for Tyson praised the district attorney’s decision in a statement on Tuesday, thanking law enforcement for “careful, diligent and professional work.”
Another passenger on the flight, Sarah Burchfield, told SFGate that she had seen the man who Tyson punched at an airport bar earlier appearing loud and quarrelsome.
“When I boarded the flight, I thought, ‘Oh, no, that drunk guy is on our flight,’” Burchfield told the media outlet.
Since Tyson, 55, retired from boxing, he has worked as an actor, podcaster and cannabis entrepreneur. He was in San Francisco in April for the annual 420 cannabis festival in Golden Gate Park, where he was promoting his cannabis brand Tyson 2.0, SFGate reported.
Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history in 1987 at age 20. During his career he had 50 wins, 44 of them by knockout.
In the 1990s, Tyson served three years in prison after being convicted of rape. He has maintained his innocence in that case.
Tyson was briefly barred from boxing after infamously biting off part of Evander Holyfield’s ear during a fight in 1997.
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Which navy blue comforter is best?
Navy blue is a classic color, perfect for interior design. It’s prized for its warmth, depth and vigor. If you’re looking to transform your bedroom with this gorgeous color, start with the largest visual element: your comforter.
Choosing the right bedding for your home depends on your climate, body temperature and taste. For a navy-blue comforter that will look good with any decor and keep you warm year-round, opt for the Royal LuxeLightweight Microfiber Color Down Alternative Full/Queen Comforter.
What to know before you buy a navy blue comforter
Benefits of navy blue
Navy is a deeper and darker shade of blue, which instills a sense of security and confidence. And blue is one of the more calming colors on the color wheel, making it an ideal option for the bedroom. These aspects make navy a great choice for creating a contemplative and peaceful space.
Colors that go with navy blue
Navy blue pairs well with various palettes, but it can unintentionally dominate a space. You should use it strategically as the darkest color in your decor. It goes nicely with other warm hues, such as yellows, reds, oranges and greens.
Another classic and contemporary pairing is blue and white. This combination is chic, crisp and clean, especially in a minimalistic style. You can also use it as a nautical aesthetic in beach or lake homes.
Styling navy blue
Navy provides a luscious backdrop for eye-catching accents. Metal accessories or highlights bring out the warmth of this hue, such as gold, brass and copper.
If you want to play up the mature aspect of navy, decorate with angular forms and classically inspired furniture. Opt for decadent fabrics like velvet and embroidered linen if you want something more luxurious.
Pattern vs. solid color
Patterns offer an opportunity to introduce decorative motifs into your decor and tone down the impact of this bold color. It’s best to pair it with neutral backgrounds and complementary colors. An embroidered comforter, for example, is a great way to add a little navy blue without darkening your room.
What to look for in a quality navy blue comforter
Down filling vs. down alternative
You’ll want to find the right filling for your climate and body temperature. Down is excellent at trapping heat and wicking moisture. While it makes for a solid all-season comforter, down is best for cold-climate bedding and cooler sleepers. Due to its quality, down is more expensive than its alternatives.
Down alternatives are hypoallergenic substitutes that mimic down’s properties using synthetic or natural fibers. Common synthetic fibers are polyester and lyocell. These are typically a more lightweight, all-season option for hot sleepers on a budget.
Fill power and weight
Fill power describes how fluffy your comforter feels. A high fill power means your comforter will be plush and fluffy, which is better for insulation and warmth. Fill weight describes the total weight of all of the stuffing combined. A high fill weight with low fill power will feel quite dense and heavy. A happy medium is a modest weight combined with a high fill power.
Stitching
There are two kinds of stitching found in comforters: sewn-though and baffle-box.
- Sewn-through stitch: This method simply sews the two layers of fabric into a grid to create pockets for the filling. The pockets tend to taper at the edges, causing the filling to bunch in the center and create cold, flat spots. These comforters are breathable and perfect for warmer climates. However, they can leave you shivering in cold winters.
- Baffle-box stitch: A baffle-box stitch comforter inserts fabric between each quilt square vertically to form a cube. This distributes the stuffing more evenly for maximum loft. These kinds of comforters are best for cold climates. Look for a light fill type if you want an all-season baffle-box stitch that won’t suffocate you in the warmer months.
How much you can expect to spend on a navy blue comforter
A lightweight, synthetic comforter can cost between $25-$60. With premium fabrics and fills, expect to pay around $70-$220.
Navy blue comforter FAQ
What’s the difference between a duvet and a comforter?
A. Duvets and comforters are two different kinds of bedding. While they are both stuffed, a comforter is a single piece of bedding without a cover. Duvets have two pieces, the stuffed insert and the cover. These are easier to clean but more expensive than comforters.
How do you clean a comforter?
A. Comforters can usually go in the washing machine. However, make sure to check the care instructions before throwing them in. And always use multiple rinse cycles to help wash out any suds trapped in the fill.
What’s the best navy blue comforter to buy?
Top navy blue comforter
Royal LuxeLightweight Microfiber Color Down Alternative Full/Queen Comforter
What you need to know: This plush comforter is lightweight yet still keeps you warm.
What you’ll love: The sewn-through construction and polyester fill make this down-alternative comforter perfect for year-round usage. It comes in a solid, soft navy tone that goes well with white or gray palettes.
What you should consider: Some users noticed quality-control issues with the stitching.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
Top navy blue comforter for the money
CozyLux Full/Queen Bed in a Bag Seven-Piece Comforter Set
What you need to know: This is a good all-season comforter for those on a budget in moderate climates.
What you’ll love: It has a brushed-microfiber fill and a box stitch, making it a good option if you live somewhere with mild winters. The solid-color fabric is a deep dark blue, and it comes with a matching set of shams, pillowcases and sheets.
What you should consider: The sheets in this set run large.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Chic Home Carlton Six-Piece Comforter Set
What you need to know: This patterned comforter mixes navy blue with a neutral almond color for a classy, contemporary look.
What you’ll love: The polyester fill of this comforter mimics the properties of cotton, making it a good piece of bedding for both the summer and the winter. The set comes with matching bed skirts, decorative pillows and large shams.
What you should consider: The geometric pattern is modern and might clash with classical decoration.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Supermodel Kate Moss, a former girlfriend of Johnny Depp, denied Wednesday that she had ever been pushed or assaulted by Depp during the course of their relationship.
Moss testified as a rebuttal witness in Depp’s libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Heard, in her testimony, made a passing reference to Moss and a rumor that Depp had pushed Moss down a set of stairs when they dated. Heard referenced Moss as she described a fight in which she admitted to hitting Depp on a staircase because she said Depp was charging at Heard’s sister, Whitney.
Moss, in testimony provided by video link, said Depp never assaulted her. She said she did once slip down a flight of stairs after a rainstorm as a Jamaican resort, and that Depp came to her aid.
She testified for less than five minutes and was not cross-examined.
Depp is suing Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court over a December 2018 op-ed she wrote in The Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” His lawyers say he was defamed by the article even though it never mentioned his name.
Depp has denied he ever struck Heard, and says she was the abuser in the relationship. Heard has testified about more than a dozen separate instances of physical abuse she says she suffered at Depp’s hands. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/johnny-depp-amber-heard-trial-live-kate-moss-among-rebuttal-witnesses-for-depp-defense/ | 2022-05-25T18:28:58Z |
Clay Center takes next steps toward planned community trails
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 11:32 AM CDT|Updated: 38 minutes ago
CLAY CENTER, Kan. (WIBW) - Clay Center is taking the next steps toward a planned trail to encompass the entire community.
The Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation says over the next 5 years, it will install several trail projects funded by grants and donations from various sources.
As envisioned, the Foundation said there will be a designated trail around the entire town to provide safe travel for school children, older residents and families. It also said the trail will promote the development of a healthy living lifestyle in the community.
Pictured is the first of the planned trails.
Donations for the Clay Center Exploration Trails can be made HERE.
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AURORA, Colo., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wakefield & Associates, one of the largest healthcare revenue cycle solutions companies in the nation, announced today that industry veteran Joseph Partain has joined the organization in an executive role to provide attorney-driven complex claims solutions to healthcare providers nationwide.
"As one of the leading revenue cycle solutions companies in the nation, Wakefield & Associates makes vital contributions to the financial health of medical providers through innovative and proven Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions," said Matt Laws, CEO of Wakefield. "Joe adds 30 years of legal and revenue cycle operational expertise to Wakefield's array of service lines and is known in the industry as a well-regarded, versatile and strategic leader, with a history of success leading results-oriented legal operations."
Prior to joining Wakefield & Associates, Partain served as the long-standing SVP of Legal RCM Operations & General Counsel/Chief HIPAA Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary (Chief Legal Officer) at ACT Holdings, Inc. (the parent company for the ACT, Inc. and the Convergent companies, including Convergent Revenue Cycle Management, Inc).
"I am excited to be joining Wakefield & Associates and its leadership team. I really look forward to taking on this role and building upon the successes and growth that the company is already experiencing. I am anxious to contribute to future accomplishments to the benefit of Wakefield's employees, stakeholders and clients," Partain said.
Established in 1933, Wakefield & Associates specializes in Revenue Cycle Management Solutions, which includes System Conversions, Call Center Partnerships, Insurance Billing, Process & System Workflow Design, Eligibility Assistance Programs, Out-of-Network Claims resolution, Primary & Secondary Bad Debt Collections, Legal Solutions for over 5,000 medical clients nation-wide. Wakefield & Associates has and continues to make significant investments in people, processes, and technologies that allow us to develop and implement quality solutions that accelerate cash flow and A/R liquidation. Wakefield & Associates has developed effective recovery techniques and partnership collaborations that result in a positive patient experience.
Contact - Careesa Campbell, ccampbell@collectrx.com
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Antonio Viana resigns as director on June 30th 2022
NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atento S.A. (NYSE: ATTO, "Atento" or the "Company"), one of the largest providers worldwide and the leading company in customer relationship services and business process outsourcing (CRM / BPO) in Latin America, announces its Annual Shareholders Meeting was held in Luxembourg in June 29th 2022, immediately followed by an Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting (jointly, the "Annual Meetings"). 80.89% of the Company's share capital excluding treasury shares participated in the Annual Meetings.
The Company's shareholders approved each of the items submitted for approval at the Annual Meeting, including in particular the appointment of Akshay Shah as Class I director, immediately effective and for a period expiring at the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held in 2024, the renewal of Mr. Carlos López-Abadía Rodrigo, Mr. Robert William Payne and Mr. Antenor Camargo, as class II directors, of the Company for a period expiring at the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held in 2025 and the ratification of the recent appointment by cooptation of Mr. Anil Bhalla as class I director for a period expiring at the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held in 2024. In addition, other ordinary matters were also approved including the individual and consolidated annual accounts of the Company for the financial year ended on December 31, 2021 and the allocation of results.
The complete list of resolutions and results of the votes on each of them is published in the Investor Relations section of our website: Atento - Financials - SEC Filings
Likewise, on June 30th 2022 Antonio Viana-Baptista submitted to the Company's board of directors notice of his resignation from his position as a Class III director of the Board, with such resignation to be effective immediately. Mr. Viana's resignation was not due to any disagreement relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.
About Atento
Atento is the largest provider of customer relationship management and business process outsourcing ("CRM BPO") services in Latin America, and among the top providers globally. Atento is also a leading provider of nearshoring CRM BPO services to companies that carry out their activities in the United States. Since 1999, the company has developed its business model in 14 countries where it employs approximately 150,000 people. Atento has over 400 clients to whom it offers a wide range of CRM BPO services through multiple channels. Atento's clients are mostly leading multinational corporations in industries such as telecommunications, banking and financial services, health, retail and public administrations, among others. Atento's shares trade under the symbol ATTO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). In 2019, Atento was named one of the World's 25 Best Multinational Workplaces and one of the Best Multinationals to Work for in Latin America by Great Place to Work®. Also, in 2021 Everest named Atento as a star performer. Gartner named the company as a leader for two years in a row, since 2021 in the Gartner Magic Quadrant. For more information visit www.atento.com
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NYC man charged in fatal shooting over cold fries tied to 2020 murder
Published: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:58 AM CDT|Updated: 16 minutes ago
NEW YORK (WABC) – A 20-year-old man in New York is accused of fatally shooting a McDonald’s employee during a dispute over cold fries earlier this week.
While Michael Morgan, 20, was being questioned over Monday’s shooting, he implicated himself in a 2020 murder in Brooklyn.
As a result, the NYPD formally charged Morgan with the murder of 28-year-old Kevin Holloman in October 2020.
The crime scene is just six blocks from where Morgan shot a McDonald’s employee in the neck Monday.
Police said Friday the McDonald’s employee died, according to WABC. The shooting is now being investigated as a homicide.
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Fed to fight inflation with fastest rate hikes in decades
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is poised this week to accelerate its most drastic steps in three decades to attack inflation by making it costlier to borrow — for a car, a home, a business deal, a credit card purchase — all of which will compound Americans’ financial strains and likely weaken the economy.
Yet with inflation having surged to a 40-year high, the Fed has come under extraordinary pressure to act aggressively to slow spending and curb the price spikes that are bedeviling households and companies.
After its latest rate-setting meeting ends Wednesday, the Fed will almost certainly announce that it’s raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a half-percentage point — the sharpest rate hike since 2000. The Fed will likely carry out another half-point rate hike at its next meeting in June and possibly at the next one after that, in July. Economists foresee still further rate hikes in the months to follow.
What’s more, the Fed is also expected to announce Wednesday that it will begin quickly shrinking its vast stockpile of Treasury and mortgage bonds beginning in June — a move that will have the effect of further tightening credit.
Chair Jerome Powell and the Fed will take these steps largely in the dark. No one knows just how high the central bank’s short-term rate must go to slow the economy and restrain inflation. Nor do the officials know how much they can reduce the Fed’s unprecedented $9 trillion balance sheet before they risk destabilizing financial markets.
“I liken it to driving in reverse while using the rear-view mirror,” said Diane Swonk, chief economist at the consulting firm Grant Thornton. “They just don’t know what obstacles they’re going to hit.”
Yet many economists think the Fed is already acting too late. Even as inflation has soared, the Fed’s benchmark rate is in a range of just 0.25% to 0.5%, a level low enough to stimulate growth. Adjusted for inflation, the Fed’s key rate — which influences many consumer and business loans — is deep in negative territory.
That’s why Powell and other Fed officials have said in recent weeks that they want to raise rates “expeditiously,” to a level that neither boosts nor restrains the economy — what economists refer to as the “neutral” rate. Policymakers consider a neutral rate to be roughly 2.4%. But no one is certain what the neutral rate is at any particular time, especially in an economy that is evolving quickly.
If, as most economists expect, the Fed this year carries out three half-point rate hikes and then follows with three quarter-point hikes, its rate would reach roughly neutral by year’s end. Those increases would amount to the fastest pace of rate hikes since 1989, noted Roberto Perli, an economist at Piper Sandler.
Even dovish Fed officials, such as Charles Evans, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, have endorsed that path. (Fed “doves” typically prefer keeping rates low to support hiring, while “hawks” often support higher rates to curb inflation.)
Powell said last week that once the Fed reaches its neutral rate, it may then tighten credit even further — to a level that would restrain growth — “if that turns out to be appropriate.” Financial markets are pricing in a rate as high as 3.6% by mid-2023, which would be the highest in 15 years.
Expectations for the Fed’s path have become clearer over just the past few months as inflation has intensified. That’s a sharp shift from just a few month ago: After the Fed met in January, Powell said, “It is not possible to predict with much confidence exactly what path for our policy rate is going to prove appropriate.”
Jon Steinsson, an economics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, thinks the Fed should provide more formal guidance, given how fast the economy is changing in the aftermath of the pandemic recession and Russia’s war against Ukraine, which has exacerbated supply shortages across the world. The Fed’s most recent formal forecast, in March, had projected seven quarter-point rate hikes this year — a pace that is already hopelessly out of date.
Steinsson, who in early January had called for a quarter-point increase at every meeting this year, said last week, “It is appropriate to do things fast to send the signal that a pretty significant amount of tightening is needed.”
One challenge the Fed faces is that the neutral rate is even more uncertain now than usual. When the Fed’s key rate reached 2.25% to 2.5% in 2018, it triggered a drop-off in home sales and financial markets fell. The Powell Fed responded by doing a U-turn: It cut rates three times in 2019. That experience suggested that the neutral rate might be lower than the Fed thinks.
But given how much prices have since spiked, thereby reducing inflation-adjusted interest rates, whatever Fed rate would actually slow growth might be far above 2.4%.
Shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet adds another uncertainty. That is particularly true given that the Fed is expected to let $95 billion of securities roll off each month as they mature. That’s nearly double the $50 billion pace it maintained before the pandemic, the last time it reduced its bond holdings.
“Turning two knobs at the same time does make it a bit more complicated,” said Ellen Gaske, lead economist at PGIM Fixed Income.
Brett Ryan, an economist at Deutsche Bank, said the balance-sheet reduction will be roughly equivalent to three quarter-point increases through next year. When added to the expected rate hikes, that would translate into about 4 percentage points of tightening through 2023. Such a dramatic step-up in borrowing costs would send the economy into recession by late next year, Deutsche Bank forecasts.
Yet Powell is counting on the robust job market and solid consumer spending to spare the U.S. such a fate. Though the economy shrank in the January-March quarter by a 1.4% annual rate, businesses and consumers increased their spending at a solid pace.
If sustained, that spending could keep the economy expanding in the coming months and perhaps beyond. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/02/fed-to-fight-inflation-with-fastest-rate-hikes-in-decades/ | 2022-05-02T17:58:11Z |
You can get unlimited summer travel for $9.50 in this European country
Julia Buckley, CNN
A whole month of unlimited transport for just $9.50 — that’s a great deal at any time, but in a time of fuel price hikes, rocketing car rental rates and a worldwide cost of living crisis, it becomes unbeatable.
So pack your bags, because the most affordable travel destination this summer, if we’re going by transport, appears to be Germany.
The German government has today approved the creation of a €9 ($9.50) monthly public transport ticket. It will be launched in June — just in time for a summer trip.
The card can be used across the entire country, on local and regional transport — trains, buses and trams, according to local media.
However, local means local — so it can’t be used for long-distance bus or train services. In other words, the popular IC, EC and ICE trains are exempt — although you can combine a long-distance trip with regional transport covered by the pass. Trains marked RE are regional, and therefore part of the package.
The deal will run for the months of June, July and August, as part of a government energy relief package by incentivizing people to use public transport to get around this summer. €2.5 billion ($2.6 billion) has been pumped into the project by the government. Each pass will be valid per calendar month — so if you buy yours on the 14th, you’ll still only be able to use it on the end of the month.
But though it’s been designed for locals, tourists can buy the pass too.
Germany’s national railway, Deutsche Bahn, has already added the passes to its website. They will go on sale on May 23.
The only catch? You can’t make a seat reservation with this pass. But at this price, you’d probably happily ride on the roof.
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New integration delivers future proof protection without key distribution, using a one-time pad proxy tunnel
SAN FRANCISCO, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qrypt today announces at RSA a new integration of its Secure Proxy solution with Vaultree's fully encrypted data processing technology. This partnership incorporates Qrypt's unique key generation with a one-time pad proxy tunnel, to deliver everlasting key and data security in Vaultree's SDK. The partnership makes fast, future secure data processing in a cloud-first world possible.
The Qrypt solution generates identical symmetric keys at multiple endpoints… without any distribution of the keys themselves over an insecure channel. Combined with one-time pads and a secure proxy tunnel, the Qrypt and Vaultree integration makes this OTP-protected data everlasting secure - mathematically proven safe against all known attacks, including future quantum computers.
According to Chris Schnabel, Qrypt Vice President of Product, "We are very pleased to partner with Vaultree's leading data protection solution to secure client data. The threat against data today is real. Adversaries are attacking key distribution and data transmission, harvesting keys and encrypted data. With Quantum Computing on the near horizon, critical business data is at risk. The Qrypt Key Generation solution, leveraging patented algorithms and peer-reviewed encryption techniques, permits identical keys to be securely generated at multiple endpoints eliminating the need for key distribution."
Tilo Weigandt, Vaultree Co-Founder and COO, said, "Vaultree provides fully encrypted data processing without compromising performance. Enabling processing of atomic portions of data, Vaultree integrates into any common technical enterprise stack with the highest use case variety. Our new partnership with Qrypt is another example of our commitment to remain at the very forefront of data protection for our clients."
Qrypt is available at RSA, contact Brian Glicklich at 818-867-9096 or Brian@Digitalstrategyltd.com for more information.
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GUANGZHOU, China, April 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 131st Canton Fair, which takes place online from 15 to 24 April, attracts over 25,000 exhibitors from home and abroad. Given the virtual form of the event, making better use of the cloud platform to boost cooperation and identify business opportunities comes as an important matter for exhibitors and buyers.
Connecting with buyers anytime, anywhere
Right after the opening ceremony of the Canton Fair, Wang Jin, representative of Orans Sanitary Ware, immediately started a live promotion broadcast. In one hour, he showed viewers around their display hall while introducing their newest items and then took them to the workshop to watch the manufacturing process. When he learned a Bangladeshi buyer was interested in making a purchase, he asked one of their product engineers to design and make a drawing on the spot. As the entire process was livestreamed in real time, the buyer could engage in product design simultaneously. After some negotiations, the company made its first intended international order worth 300,000 US dollars with the buyer.
Boosting Business with Distinctive, Well-designed Showrooms
Walking around the showroom of Guangzhou Textiles Holdings Limited, apart from the spreading moss and cloud-shaped lights that echoed the virtual form of this Canton Fair, the reporter was most attracted to an eye-catching giant landscape painting made of cloth. This was the company's fifth participation in the online Canton Fair, told Huang Yutong, an engineer at the company's R&D Center. Drawn upon the experience of the previous four online sessions, the company turned its R&D center into an exhibition hall this year, creating a natural-looking outdoor space using textile materials. The giant landscape painting, which was actually a large curtain, was made of fragments of fabric acquired from daily textile production. Other employees added that this year's showroom featured environment-friendly design, which impressed foreign buyers.
Maggie Pu, Deputy Director General of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Canton Fair, said that holding an online event was an innovation answering to the call of digital economy, as well as a pragmatic choice in response to Covid-19. The Canton Fair will keep upgrading and optimizing its online platform with improved functions to help exhibitors expand their business and conduct win-win cooperation via online events.
Visit https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US/register/index#/foreign-email.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - YourWay Cannabis Brands Inc. (CSE: YOUR) (OTC: YOURF) (FSE: HOB) ("YourWay" or the "Company") announces today that Jacob Cohen has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of YourWay effective immediately. Mr. Cohen will continue to serve as President of Arizona Operations and as a director on the Company's board of directors (the "Board").
The Company's Executive Chairman, Jakob Ripshtein, will assume the position of Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Ripshtein was appointed as Chairman of the Board in 2021 and as Executive Chairman earlier this year. He previously served as the President of Aphria Inc., which was acquired by Tilray Brands Inc., where he was responsible for corporate strategy, marketing, and sales. Mr. Ripshtein holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from York University, as well as a CPA and International Tax designation. Mr. Ripshtein is currently CEO of Perennial Brands Inc., a full life-cycle brand strategy organization.
In addition, the Board resolved to demand repayment of all amounts advanced to Ionic Brands Corp. ("Ionic") pursuant to a demand promissory note dated May 20, 2022. YourWay has provided notice to Ionic of its demand for repayment.
YourWay continues to work diligently to finalize the Company's audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the related management's discussion and analysis (the "Annual Filings") as well as the Company's unaudited interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the related management's discussion and analysis (the "Interim Filings"). Once the Annual Filings and Interim Filings are completed, the Company will apply to have the British Columbia Securities Commission and the Ontario Securities Commission (on behalf of the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities) revoke the general "failure to file" cease trade order (the "CTO") dated May 9, 2022 pursuant to National Policy 11-207 – Failure to File Cease Trade Orders and Revocations in Multiple Jurisdictions. YourWay anticipates that trading of the common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") will recommence shortly after revocation of the CTO. Further details will be provided in the coming weeks.
YourWay is a publicly traded, multi-state and consumer-centric House of Brands committed to redefining the way consumers and cannabis brands interact, with sales and operations in Arizona and California. Through building their own brands, partnering with others, and supporting retail partners control brand strategy, they are dedicated to expanding their reach; remolding the cannabis industry and ultimately, redefining the way consumers and cannabis brands interact.
YourWay aims to connect with the cannabis consumer on a deeper level, utilizing decades of brand-building expertise and an integral understanding of the customer experience to create an intuitive suite of branded products that closely aligns with consumer need states. The YourWay portfolio is an all-encompassing house of brands designed to create a sense of belonging for every cannabis consumer regardless of their relationship with the plant. Please visit www.yourwaycannabis.com or follow on Twitter at @yourwaycannabis for the latest news and information about YourWay and its brands.
Website: www.yourwaycannabis.com
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs, and current expectations of the Company with respect to the Meeting. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions and includes information regarding: the repayment of the funds advanced to Ionic; the filing of the Annual Filings; the filing of the Interim Filings; the revocation of the CTO; the reinstatement of trading of the common shares on the CSE; and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.
Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical fact but instead reflects management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance, or achievements of the Company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: the timing for filing the Annual Filings and the Interim Filings; regulatory and licensing risks; changes in consumer demand and preferences; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; the global regulatory landscape and enforcement related to cannabis, including political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; compliance with extensive government regulation; public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry; the impact of COVID-19; and the risk factors set out in the Company's annual information form dated August 28, 2020, filed with Canadian securities regulators and available on the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The Company, through several of its subsidiaries, is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale, and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplace in the United States. Local state laws where the Company operates permit such activities however, investors should note that there are significant legal restrictions and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in the United States. Cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under the US Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal under federal law in the United States to, among other things, cultivate, distribute or possess cannabis in the United States. Financial transactions involving proceeds generated by, or intended to promote, cannabis-related business activities in the United States may form the basis for prosecution under applicable United States federal money laundering legislation.
While the approach to enforcement of such laws by the federal government in the United States has trended toward nonenforcement against individuals and businesses that comply with recreational and medicinal cannabis programs in states where such programs are legal, strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve the Company of liability under United States federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against the Company. The enforcement of federal laws in the United States is a significant risk to the business of the Company and any proceedings brought against the Company thereunder may adversely affect the Company's operations and financial performance.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speak only as of the date of this news release. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Paper provides an overview of on-demand retail's open platform model for the first time.
A comprehensive practice guide with development path and successful cases, for retailers and brands who desire to grow in the China market.
SHENZHEN, China, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA)'s JDDJ and JD.com's Shop Now showed up at the "2022 China International Retail Innovation Summit". On-demand retail, as the megatrend in the retail industry as well as a new growth driver for retailers and brands, was the major topic and arose heated discussions among business leaders today.
At the summit, Dada Group released the "White Paper On Open On-Demand Retail Platform Model" in collaboration with China Chain Store & Franchise Association (CCFA) and JD.com's Consumption and Industry Development Research Institute. The White Paper offers a panoramic display of the open platform model of on-demand retail for the first time in industry.
Seize the Digital Opportunity
Decision makers, digital business leaders and technology providers of the industry, joined the management teams of Dada Group and JD.com to give speeches at the summit to elaborate their insights and predictions of on-demand retail.
Dr. PEI Liang, President of China Chain Store & Franchise Association, demonstrated: "On-demand retail is an important part of omni-channel retail. Not only does it leverage online traffic, but also, through the integration of existing offline resources, it enables the cooperation between platforms and offline retailers to achieve a 1+1>2 effect. Offline stores serve as the terminal for order fulfillment and the terminal for product storage, and, when empowered by the of on-demand retail model, their value can be maximized."
Philip Jiaqi KUAI, Founder, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Dada Group stated that from long-distance, and short distance to macro-distance, China's e-commerce has leapfrogged to set one new milestone after another. For offline stores, on-demand retail has greatly broadened the scope of their businesses; for brand owners, on-demand retail has built a digital marketing and operating ecosystem that connects online and offline channels; for consumers, on-demand retail services represent significant improvements in timing, efficiency and the shopping experience.
HE Huijian, Vice President of JD.com and Dada Group; Head of the Intra-City Business of JD.com believes that the core of retail is efficiency and experience. Emerged from both the supply side and the demand side, on-demand retail is expected to grow into a trillion-dollar market in 3 to 5 years. JDDJ and Shop Now will continue to open our capabilities to the industry to expand the model to various types of offline retailers and brands via digital upgrades, operation optimization and efficiency improvement, to bring consumers and partners a faster, better and more economical shopping experience.
Development path and successful cases
It can be seen from the discussions that the retailers and brand owners have similarities in terms of demands and challenges when adopting on-demand retail, which can be further categorized into two models – self-operated and open platform.
The White Paper finds out that players under the open platform model, are stronger in terms of breath of product categories offered, as well as technologies deployed to empower the offline retailer partners, and drive the digital transformation of the real economy.
The Report also discussed the development path under the open platform model and some successful cases. It was a valuable guide for merchants who strive to seize new growth opportunity in the Chinese market. For retailers, what is important to them is omni-channel connection and fulfillment; for brands, their focus is on interaction with the users and marketing.
Based on the number and growth rate of participating stores, the White Paper took Supermarkets, Fashion Styles and Home Appliances, and Consumer Electronics as three major examples to analyze their development paths from strive to thrive.
- The focuses for Supermarket are traffic, delivery capabilities and data integration from multiple channels. Traffic largely determines the potential size of the business, the delivery capabilities are correlated with order fulfillment, and integrate data and adopting automated management is the key to improve efficiency.
- As for Fashion Style and Home Appliance, besides traffic, the level of digitalization greatly determines how well the retailers and brands manage their stores and inventories.
- Turning to Consumer Electronics, the products are with high price tag, a long life cycle and low level of transparency, so that the consumers depend more on the shopping guide and after-sale service. Integrating marketing approaches and services on- and offline will be better satisfy customer's expectations and become the key brand differentiators in the industry.
As the pioneers and leaders in on-demand retail, JD.com and JDDJ cooperated with various well-known partners such as Walmart, vivio and Unilever, and accumulated experiences and insights from the past 8 years' practices. As the key driver for offline retailers and brands' omni-channel growth, the cooperation with JD.com and JDDJ in on-demand retail has been recognized by partners.
Xiaojing Christina ZHU, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart China, says: "China is one of the largest, fastest-growing and most competitive consumer markets in the world. We expect on-demand retail to remain hugely popular here in the foreseeable future because it enhances the shopping experience for customers and fits modern lifestyles. As a leading omni-channel retailer with a 'Customer First' mindset, Walmart China continues to innovate with our partners around digitalization and end-to-end efficiency. We look forward to offering more value and a seamless shopping experience so that our customers can save money and live better."
"Thanks to on-demand retail, the penetration rate and sales share in categories such as healthcare, maternal and infant, are continuing to grow," weighs in Katy CHEN, Managing Director of Kimberly-Clark China, "on-demand retail has become a channel that Kimberly-Clark attaches great importance to, we hope to further optimize and improve our performance through cooperation and innovation, to promote and lead the development of personal care and hygiene products in the on-demand retail market."
Based on the successful cases, the White Paper provides a methodological sum-up dubbed "On-demand ACE", suggesting a route to success in on-demand retail. ACE represents the ability, creativity and experiences required for merchant's development in early, evolving and breakthrough phases.
About Dada Group
Dada Group is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and delivery in China. It operates JDDJ, one of China's largest local on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants and individual senders across various industries and product categories. The company's two platforms are inter-connected and mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables improved delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and density for the Dada Now platform. In June 2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the ticker symbol "DADA".
About China Chain Store & Franchise Association
China Chain Store & Franchise Association (CCFA) is the official representative of retailing & franchise industry in China. Currently, there are over 1200 enterprise members with over 460,000 outlets, including domestic & foreign-invested retailers, franchisers, suppliers, and relevant organizations. The total sale of CCFA retail members (franchise and food service not included) was 4.5 trillion CNY in 2020, accounting for 11.6% of the entire social consumables retail sales. CCFA functions include: participating in policy making and coordination, safeguarding the interests of industry and members, providing a series of professional trainings and industry information and data for members, and establishing platforms for exchange and cooperation.
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LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles based law firm Anderson, McPharlin & Conners LLP announced today that Managing Partner Vanessa H. Widener has been recognized as a "Top 100 Lawyer" by the Los Angeles Business Journal. According to the journal's publisher Josh Schimmels, the 100 lawyers selected "have demonstrated exceptional legal skill and achievements across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership and contributions to the Los Angeles community at large."
Widener, one of the firm's managing partners, is a civil litigator based out of the firm's Los Angeles Office. Her practice, "involves a range of complex commercial and real property matters, including prosecuting and defending actions on behalf of title insurers, escrows, real estate owners, and lienholders," says the publication. "Widener often handles disputes arising out of quiet title claims; neighbor disputes fueled by allegations trespass and nuisance; resolution of easements rights; challenges to real property ownership and validity of liens arising out of fraud and forgery claims; transactions involving liability of real estate brokers, escrows and title; probate and trust litigation matters including Probate Code 850 petitions; litigation against credit unions, financial institutions mortgage loan servicers and lenders arising out of a myriad of issues; and general business disputes."
Widener is an active member of the Real Estate, Trust and Condemnation Committee of the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association and currently is Co-Chair of the Title Insurance sub-section of the committee. Widener has held many leadership roles including co-author of the Recent Developments in Title Insurance chapter of the Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal for many years, and served in several Vice Chair positions of the Title Insurance Litigation committee including Vice Chair of Membership and Vice Chair of Finance/Treasurer. On a local level, Widener is also an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Title Insurance Subsection of the Real Property Section. She is a past Chair of the Subsection and serves on the Subsection's steering committee which curates content for continuing legal education seminars.
Anderson, McPharlin & Conners LLP is a dynamic and well-established civil ligation defense firm that adheres to the highest ethical standards and serves its clients throughout California and Nevada. Simply put, they do what is right and believe their integrity is one of their most valued assets. To learn more, visit https://www.amclaw.com/.
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai recently announced the creation of the Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine (CEPM), one of the first centers in the nation to bridge engineering and engineering science with medicine. This undertaking will build on shared basic research discoveries, explore unique therapeutic innovations in cancer, Alzheimer's, tissue degeneration, and infectious diseases; educate a new generation of biomedical leaders; and develop new technologies and processes that enhance patient outcomes in unprecedented ways. CEPM represents an evolution in the successful partnership between Mount Sinai and RPI.
The center at 619 West 54th Street in Manhattan will drive advances in point-of-care and point-of-use devices and diagnostics; microphysiological platforms for discovery and diagnosis; robotic surgery; biomedical imaging; therapeutics biomanufacturing; and artificial intelligence and machine learning applied to biomedical data. These engineering advances will improve patients' quality of life by synergizing state-of-the-art expertise in research and education at the nexus of engineering and medicine.
"This transformative partnership between Rensselaer and Icahn Mount Sinai recognizes that engineering and engineering science is fundamental to the understanding of biomedical phenomena and is essential to the development of the next generation of precision diagnostics and therapeutics, human health and well-being, and to the training of advanced researchers and physicians," said Shirley Ann Jackson, PhD, President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. "Innovative research is a foundation of Rensselaer, as our students, faculty, and graduates continue to change the world through scientific and technological advances. This center will continue to fuel medical and scientific discoveries with life-changing impacts across the globe."
"From highly sensitive and accurate bioimaging systems to new drug target discoveries, the major inventions that have shaped modern medicine were born out of close collaboration between engineers and clinicians," said Dennis S. Charney, MD, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and President for Academic Affairs of the Mount Sinai Health System. "The CEPM presents a bold new paradigm for that collaboration to continue that we believe will result in unprecedented advances in science, medicine, and human health. In addition, the PhD program will enable us to attract and equip a new generation of researchers with the interdisciplinary engineering and clinical skills to pursue more groundbreaking, impactful research."
Contact: Deanna Cohen, cohend8@rpi.edu, 5182334828
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Grayson County Sheriff’s Office receives anonymous $25,000 donation
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous donation in commissioners court today of a generous $25,000.
While the identity of the person remains a secret, the sheriff’s office said the donor wanted to show their support for local law enforcement through the gift.
The department says they plan to use the donation to enhance their intelligence-led policing program, which helps them proactively enforce the law in areas with higher crime rates.
“You’re always elated when that’s money that you don’t expect, and that you get, that’s gonna help you improve your services, then you’re always related when you get a gift such as that,” said Chief Deputy Tony Bennie.
Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the donation.
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In Partnership with VOICEINSPORT, The Campaign Showcases Champs Sports' Ongoing Commitment to Promoting Gender Equity Within The Sports Industry
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Champs Sports, part of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), today announced the launch of its "Women Win" campaign. Developed in partnership with VOICEINSPORT, the campaign is part of the retailer's continued efforts to promote gender equity within the sports industry and features women, organizations, and communities rooted in sports, fitness, and health & wellness.
Earlier this year, Champs Sports partnered with VOICEINSPORT to further underscore the retailer's commitment to supporting and uplifting women in sports. The "Women Win" campaign brings the partnership to life and puts solidarity, action, and equality at the forefront to highlight the many women in sports who are making a difference and advocating for positive change. As part of the campaign, Champs Sports has teamed up with women athletes across various sports as well as brand partners including PUMA, adidas, Reebok, Under Armour, Converse, New Balance, Ugg, and Foot Locker Inc.'s womenswear brand Cozi to host a series of events and programming from July 17-30.
"Our team at Champs Sports is proud to continue empowering women in sports who serve as an inspiration each day," said Guy Harkless, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Champs Sports and Eastbay. "These women possess the ethos that Champs Sports prides itself on and we're proud to provide a platform that shines a light on the collective voices helping to drive the future of women's sports."
The "Women Win" campaign serves as a continuation of the retailer's partnership with VOICEINSPORT and the VOICEINSPORT FOUNDATION. During Women's History Month 2022, Champs Sports donated $30K to the VOICEINSPORT FOUNDATION in support of their Title IX initiatives, with the goal of bringing more visibility to Title IX and to advocate for girls and women in sport. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Title IX on June 23, the retailer was the main sponsor of VOICEINSPORT's trip to Capitol Hill in support of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy's (D-Conn.) bill, The Fair Play for Women Act of 2022.
Throughout the campaign's programming in July, VOICEINSPORT athletes, advocates, and sport psychologists will participate in several events that aim to elevate the conversation around equality and mental health in sports. To bring further visibility to the partnership, VOICEINSPORT x Champs Sports will launch a product capsule collection titled, "moreVIS," exclusively available at Champs Sports Homefield in Pembroke Pines, FL and at ChampsSports.com. All proceeds from sales of the collection will go toward funding memberships for women athletes to unlock access to VOICEINSPORT mental health and nutrition services.
"We're proud to team up with Champs Sports for this impactful campaign," said Stef Strack, Founder & CEO of VOICEINSPORT. "The Champs Sports team has been a great partner and they truly stand by the mission of giving women in sports the voice they deserve."
In celebration of the campaign, Champs Sports will be hosting events in select markets around the country. Haley and Hanna Cavinder, who signed with Champs Sports through an NIL deal in 2021, kicked things off on July 17 with an event at Champs Sports Homefield in Pembroke Pines with Miramar's Everglades High School, home to one of the most competitive girls' basketball programs in Florida. Additional events include a Reebok workout class with former WNBA player, Ty Young in Dallas, Under Armour event with VOICEINSPORT advocate and Cornell D1 Volleyball player, Sydney Moore in Atlanta, and a panel discussion in LA for the VOICEINSPORT FOUNDATION's Title IX Micro Grant Program fueled by Champs Sports and PUMA.
For more information on the "Women Win" campaign, visit www.champssports.com and follow Champs Sports.
About Foot Locker, Inc.
Foot Locker, Inc. leads the celebration of sneaker and youth culture around the globe through a portfolio of brands including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Eastbay, atmos, WSS, Footaction, and Sidestep. With approximately 2,800 retail stores in 28 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, as well as websites and mobile apps, the Company's purpose is to inspire and empower youth culture around the world, by fueling a shared passion for self-expression and creating unrivaled experiences at the heart of the global sneaker community. Foot Locker, Inc. has its corporate headquarters in New York. For additional information please visit www.footlocker-inc.com.
About VOICEINSPORT
VOICEINSPORT, the global sports company, provides a community based platform for digital services in mental health, nutrition, sport science and mentoring from pro athletes to keep girls and women in sport. The VOICEINSPORT membership comes with free access to original articles written by women athletes, weekly podcasts, advocacy tools to drive change and a community forum. Paid services include a mentoring platform designed to increase the visibility to pro & collegiate athlete role models and access to both clinical & non-clinical sessions with the top 80 experts in sport psychology, sport nutrition and women's health. Founded in 2019, VOICEINSPORT is based in NYC and is self-funded by sports industry Executive and Advocate Stef Strack. Visit voiceinsport.com for the latest company news and follow @voiceinsport on Instagram, TikTok, Snap, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Asian shares mixed after tech-led rally on Wall Street
By ELAINE KURTENBACH
AP Business Writer
BANGKOK (AP) — Stocks are mixed in Asia after a rally on Wall Street led by technology stocks. Share benchmarks rose in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney but fell in Shanghai. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 rose 1.6% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.5%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq shook off an early loss and added 2.2%. Treasury yields continued their climb, which allows banks to charge higher interest rates on loans. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.94%. The dollar remained at a 20-year high against the Japanese yen, reflecting a divergence between interest rates in the U.S. and in Japan, where the central bank has kept its key rate at minus 0.1%. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/19/asian-shares-mixed-after-tech-led-rally-on-wall-street/ | 2022-04-20T06:52:09Z |
Guerrero slugs 3 HRs despite gash on hand, Jays beat Yankees
By JAKE SEINER
AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit three home runs against the rival Yankees, including two off ace Gerrit Cole, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat New York 6-4. Guerrero also doubled. George Springer hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh, and Toronto held off the Yankees despite homers from Anthony Rizzo, Aaron Judge and Gleyber Torres. Guerrero homered off Cole in the first inning, had his hand accidentally spiked on a play at first base in the second, then hammered a line-drive, two-run shot against Cole in the third to put Toronto up 3-0. He later connected against Jonathan Loaisiga. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/13/guerrero-slugs-3-hrs-despite-gash-on-hand-jays-beat-yankees/ | 2022-04-14T04:00:59Z |
GRAPHIC: SUV drives into Native American parade, causing injuries
GALLUP, N.M. (AP) — Police arrested several people who were in a large SUV that drove through a Native American celebration in New Mexico, causing multiple injuries along a parade route crowded with families. Two Gallup police officers were among those hurt.
Videos taken by people who had come to see the parade show the large brown vehicle speeding down a main street in the small city, against the direction of the parade. Children performing traditional dances appear to have been among the first to see it rushing toward them. They can be seen running to the side as people scream and families scramble to get out of the way.
The vehicle then swerved onto a side street and pulled into a parking spot before trying to pull out again, hitting a police car. Officers then converge on the vehicle, pulling at least two people out and handcuffing them on the pavement.
State Police Lt. Mark Soriano said no one was killed and he couldn’t elaborate on the extent of the injuries, the Albuquerque Journal reported.
New Mexico State Police said on Twitter that the driver was in custody.
“Multiple people, including two Gallup PD officers, injured and are being treated on scene,” the tweet said.
The parade was a highlight of the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Centennial Celebration, founded in 1922 to honor Native American and Indigenous heritage.
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Demand for poly mailers is forecast to grow 5.5% annually to $702 million, with growth coming primarily from healthy increases in unit terms. Biodegradable and compostable poly mailers are expected to see the fastest rate of growth in unit terms, although growth in value terms will be less pronounced when compared to standard polyethylene mailers.
Conventional polyethylene mailers composed of LDPE and HDPE will remain the largest segment of poly mailer demand. However, their market maturity and a general move away from plastic packaging due to sustainability concerns will weigh on demand.
Poly mailers are increasingly being made with recycled content or from biodegradable plastics, which improves their environmental friendliness. These mailers, made with bioplastics or other biodegradable polymers, will see above average growth going forward. However, further gains will be somewhat restrained by competition from paper mailers.
US-based manufacturers of poly mailers include PAC Worldwide, Poly-Pak Industries, Pregis, ProAmpac, and Sealed Air.
Standard polyethylene mailers include those coextruded from:
- low density polyethylene (LDPE)
- medium-density polyethylene (MDPE)
- high-density polyethylene (HDPE) film
These mailers may be composed of recycled content and are generally recyclable. Standard polyethylene mailers also include expansion mailers, which are larger, thicker, and have a gusseted bottom.
Demand for standard polyethylene mailers is forecast to grow 5.4% annually to $626 million in 2026, with growth coming mostly in unit volume. Standard polyethylene mailers will remain the largest segment of poly mailer demand, but will see increased competition from poly mailers made of alternative plastics, which may offer improved sustainability.
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On May 24, a gunman fatally shot 19 children and two teachers in two adjoining classrooms at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Over an hour passed from the time officers followed the 18-year-old gunman into the school and when they finally entered the fourth-grade classroom where he was holed up and killed him.
Meanwhile, students trapped inside repeatedly called 911 and parents outside the school begged officers to go in.
Questions continue to swirl about why police armed with rifles and bulletproof shields waited so long. Authorities have given shifting and sometimes contradictory information about what happened and how they responded. The fallout has driven recriminations and rifts between local and state authorities, and angered many who live in the small South Texas city.
On July 17, a damning report was released by an investigative committee from the Texas House of Representatives and the city released hours of officers’ body camera footage, further laying bare the chaotic response, which included 376 officers. The findings were the first to criticize both state and federal law enforcement, and not just local authorities, for the bewildering inaction by the heavily armed officers.
During a May 27 news conference, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Col. Steve McCraw put the blame on the commander at the scene — school district police Chief Pete Arredondo — saying he made the “wrong decision” not to send officers in sooner.
McCraw also gave a detailed timeline during a state Senate hearing on June 21, calling law enforcement’s response an “abject failure.” He said that three minutes after the gunman, Salvador Ramos, entered the school, enough officers and firepower had been deployed to stop him. McCraw also noted that while officers spent time searching for a key to the classroom, they would have found it unlocked if they had checked.
So far, only two responding officers are known to have been put on administrative leave pending investigation of their actions: Arredondo and Lt. Mariano Pargas, a Uvalde Police Department officer who was the city’s acting police chief during the massacre.
The state House report said that according to the school district’s active shooter policy, Arredondo should have assumed command at the scene, but Arredondo told the committee he didn’t consider himself in charge.
The report said that despite the “obvious deficiencies in command and control at the scene,” no law enforcement responders offered Arredondo command assistance.
Below is a minute-by-minute look at the tragic events that day.
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Sometime after 11 a.m. — Ramos shoots his grandmother in the face. Gilbert Gallegos, 82, who was in his backyard across the street from Ramos’ and his grandmother’s home, heard the shot. He sees Ramos speed away in a pickup truck as Ramos’ grandmother pleads for help. Covered in blood, “She says: ‘Berto, this is what he did. He shot me,’” says Gallegos, whose wife calls the police.
11:21 a.m. — Ramos says in a text message to a teen in Germany that he just shot his grandmother and is going to go “shoot up” an elementary school, McCraw tells the state Senate hearing on June 21.
11:27 a.m. — Video shows a teacher, who authorities haven’t publicly identified, propping open an exterior door of the school, McCraw says on May 27.
11:28 a.m. — Ramos crashes the pickup into a drainage ditch near the school, state police say in a timeline released June 21, citing footage from a funeral home opposite the school.
11:29 a.m. — Two men at the funeral home run out to see what happened, the footage shows. They see Ramos jump out of the passenger side carrying an AR-15-style rifle and a bag full of ammunition. Ramos shoots at the men three times but misses, McCraw says on June 21. One of the men falls but both make it back to the funeral home, McCraw says on May 27. The teacher calls 911 and reports a man with a gun, state police say in their June 21 timeline, citing phone recordings. DPS spokesman Travis Considine says on May 31 that after propping open the door, the teacher had run back inside to grab her phone to call 911 but when she came back out she realized Ramos had a gun. She removed the rock propping open the door and it closed behind her, but the door did not lock, Considine says.
At some point just after the crash, Robb Elementary coach Yvette Silva, who was outdoors with a group of third graders, saw Ramos toss his backpack over a school fence and climb over, then raise a gun and begin to shoot, the state House report says. Running from the field toward her classroom, she reports what she’d seen to the school office via a school radio. Principal Mandy Gutierrez tries to initiate lockdown using the school’s alert software but has trouble with the school’s Wi-Fi signal, the report says. She didn’t announce a lockdown over the intercom but told the head custodian to ensure all doors were locked. The report says the custodian started locking doors from the outside but heard gunshots and went to the cafeteria, where he remained.
About 11:30 a.m. — Teachers start to lock down based mostly on word-of-mouth reports about the gunman, the state House committee says. Teachers told the committee of hearing Silva yelling and the sounds of gunshots. One teacher in room 105 says she did receive the school’s lockdown alert, at 11:32 a.m.
11:31 a.m. — Ramos shoots at the school and a patrol car accelerates into the parking lot, driving by Ramos, the funeral home video shows. The Uvalde school district police officer on duty wasn’t on campus, contrary to previous reports, McCraw says on May 27. The officer drives to the school after getting a report about the shooting and approaches someone at the back of the school who he thought was the gunman. As the officer sped toward the man, who turned out to be a teacher, McCraw says the officer “drove right by the suspect who was hunkered down behind” a vehicle.
11:32 a.m. — Ramos fires multiple shots outside the school, according to state police on June 21, citing school surveillance. In audio of the 911 call from the teacher obtained by the Austin American-Statesman, she can be heard shouting: “Get down! Get in your rooms! Get in your rooms!”
Around this time, the state House report, says, Uvalde police Staff Sgt. Eduardo Canales, commander of the SWAT team, arrived at the school and saw a man firing a gun. He grabbed his rifle, put in a magazine, grabbed an extra magazine and heard someone say the attacker was in or near the building. He entered an open gate and met up with city police Lt. Javier Martinez. Another city officer, Sgt. Daniel Coronado, soon arrived and heard gunfire while getting out of his patrol car.
Another officer, who was not identified, told the state House committee that he believed the shooter was firing in their direction. When he saw a person dressed in black that he thought was the gunman, he raised his rifle and asked Coronado for permission to shoot. Coronado said he heard the request but hesitated because there were children present. The officer who made the request said there was no opportunity for Coronado to respond before they heard on the radio that the attacker was running toward the school. The officers told the committee that it turned out the person in black wasn’t the attacker, but elementary school coach Abraham Gonzales, who was headed to the parking lot for his lunch break.
The committee said this contradicts a report released July 6 by a training center at Texas State University for active shooter situations, which said that a city officer had watched Ramos walk toward campus but didn’t fire while waiting for permission from a supervisor to shoot. On July 8, Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin disputed the training center report, saying no city police officer saw the gunman outside the school and none had an opportunity to shoot him. He said that while an officer did see someone outside, the officer could not tell who it was.
11:33 a.m. — Ramos enters the school through the unlocked door on the school’s west side and begins shooting into adjoining fourth-grade classrooms 111 and 112, school surveillance footage shows. Ramos then enters, exits and re-enters classrooms 111 and 112. The state House report says Ramos spent about two and a half minutes rapidly firing over 100 rounds between the two rooms. The report says it is most likely Ramos entered through the door to room 111, finding it unlocked or unsecured. The report says there’s evidence that one of the two teachers in room 112, Irma Garcia, who died in the attack, did lock her door. The report says there’s substantial evidence that the door to room 111 didn’t secure properly. The report says the teacher in room 111, Arnulfo Reyes, who was shot but survived, told the House committee he had no recollection of getting a lockdown alert or any memory that he took the “special effort” needed to get his door to lock before the attacker arrived. The state House report says problems with the room 111 door lock had been reported to the school administration, but no one placed a work order for a repair.
11:35 a.m. — Three city police officers enter the school through the west door, the same door Ramos entered, according to school surveillance footage. The state House report says that these officers were Martinez, Canales and city officer Louis Landry. The report says that Martinez said he heard gunfire from inside the building before entering and then heard “a few muffled shots.”
11:36 a.m. — Arredondo, another school district officer and two more city police officers enter through the building’s south door, according to school surveillance footage. The state House report says that city officer Donald Page and school district officer Adrian Gonzalez were the first to enter, followed by Arredondo and Coronado. The report says Page and Gonzales heard rounds, as did Coronado, who yelled, “shots fired.” Surveillance footage shows three more city police officers and another officer from the school district then entered through the west door.
11:36 a.m. — Uvalde police dispatch gets a report that a woman, who turned out to be Ramos’ grandmother, had been shot in the head, the state House report says. Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco told the committee that while on his way to the school, he learned about the woman from a man who flagged him down. The committee said other information suggests he learned of the shooting by other means, possibly earlier, and are requesting additional records.
11:37 a.m. — The officers converge from both sides of the hallway on rooms 111 and 112, the state House report says. Ramos fires as officers approach the classroom doors, according to school surveillance footage. McCraw says on June 21 that Ramos fired 11 rounds at this time and two officers were “grazed.” The state House report says Martinez was grazed on the top of his head by fragments of building material, while fragments also hit Canales on his ear. Both retreated, along with Landry. The report, without giving an exact time, says that after the initial shock of taking gunfire, Martinez returned down the hallway toward rooms 111 and 112 but no other officers followed him. He later helped evacuate children and was ultimately among the officers when the classroom was finally breached.
11:38 a.m. — An unidentified officer says, “He’s contained in this office,” according to state police, citing body camera footage on June 21. McCraw testified the same day that the school floor plan showed no office in the classroom. Canales can be heard saying on his body camera after retreating down the hall, and as he walked in and out of the building: “Dude, we’ve got to get in there. We’ve got to get in there, he just keeps shooting. We’ve got to get in there.” Another officer can be heard saying: “DPS is sending their people.” The state House report says Coronado’s body camera shows him making a request by radio for ballistic shields and helicopter support.
11:40 a.m. — Arredondo calls a Uvalde police landline, state police say, citing phone records. Thirty-five seconds later, Ramos fires one round, according to school surveillance footage. According to a transcript of Arredondo’s call released by state police, he says he’s in the building and a man “has an AR-15, he shot a whole bunch of times.” He says they’re inside the building and the shooter is in a room, adding: “I need a lot of firepower, so I need this building surrounded. Surrounded with as many AR-15s as possible.” He tells the dispatcher that he doesn’t have a radio with him. Arredondo says he’s in the hallway and that the shooter is in rooms 111 and 112. “We need this place surrounded and if you have SWAT I need them set up,” Arredondo says. “We don’t have enough firepower right now, it’s all pistol and he has an AR-15.” He says he needs a radio and a rifle.
The state House report says Arredondo arrived at the school with his radios but he dropped them by the school fence because they bothered him, and he knew Coronado had his.
11:41 a.m. — A city police officer says, “We believe that he is barricaded in one of the offices, there’s still shooting,” according to body camera footage. When dispatch asks if the door is locked, a city police officer replies by referring to a specialized crow bar, saying, “I am not sure but we have a hooligan to break it.” School surveillance footage shows two constables, a fire marshal and a Uvalde city police officer. After arriving on the north end of the hallway, Constable Johnny Field began communicating by phone with Arredondo, who was on the south end, the state House report says. Arredondo told the committee that the only direction he gave, through Field, was to evacuate kids and to test keys. The report says the city’s acting police chief that day, Pargas, dominated the north end of the building. Pargas told the committee he figured Arredondo was in command but he was never in communication with him and did not coordinate with any other responding agencies.
11:42 a.m. — A state trooper and two city police officers enter from the east hallway, according to school surveillance footage.
11:43 a.m. — After radio traffic indicates the attacker is in room 112 and the question is asked whether students are in there, Coronado asks for a mirror to look around corners. A voice on the radio says, “the class should be in session,” the state House report says, citing Coronado’s body camera footage. The report says that after the initial responders took fire, Coronado remained outside for about 30 minutes, advising officers about potential crossfire in the hall and helping evacuate students through windows on the west side of the building.
11:44 a.m. — Ramos fires one round, according to school surveillance footage. A city police officer says,: “Have some officers that are available get everybody back,” according to body camera footage.
11:48 a.m. — Body camera footage shows school district officer Ruben Ruiz, the husband of one of the teachers in the classrooms, enter the building through the west door and tell other officers, “She says she is shot.” His wife, Eva Mireles, who was in room 112, later dies. McCraw says on June 21: “What happened to (Ruiz) is he tried to move forward into the hallway, he was detained and they took his gun away from him and they escorted him from the scene.” He did not say exactly when that was.
11:50 a.m. — Body camera footage shows an unknown officer saying, “They need to get out of the hallway.” The state House report says Coronado replies: “Chief is in there. Chief is in charge right now.” The report says that suggests Arredondo was in control and in communication with the other side of the building.
11:51 a.m. — Seven Border Patrol agents enter through the west door, according to school surveillance footage.
11:52 a.m. — The first ballistic shield is bought into the building through the west door, according to school surveillance footage. Body camera footage captures a city police officer saying, “Units just showing up, can you help with crowd control?” McCraw says on June 21, “So, officers after 11:52 were being diverted to crowd control activities.”
11:53 a.m. — Body camera footage shows an unknown officer telling a DPS special agent that all they currently need is perimeter. Someone asks whether there are still kids inside, and the DPS special agent responds: “If there is then they just need to go in.”
11:54 a.m. — According to body camera footage, a DPS agent asks an unknown officer, “Are kids still in there?” The officer responds, “It’s unknown at this time.” A city police officer says: “He’s in classroom 111 or 112. But chief is making contact with him. No one has made contact with him.”
11:56 a.m. — According to body camera footage, an unidentified officer says, “Y’all don’t know if there’s kids in there?” The state House report says that DPS Special Agent Luke Williams replied, “If there’s kids in there, we need to go in there.” The unknown officer says: “What’s that?” The DPS special agent says, “If there’s kids in there, we need to go in there.” The unknown officer says, “Whoever is in charge will determine that.” The state House report says Williams then resumes clearing classrooms, which he’d started upon his arrival after disregarding a request to assist on the perimeter. The state House report notes that at this time, according to a timeline released by DPS, radio communication of unknown origin says it’s “critical for everybody to let PD take point on this.” The state House report says none of the witnesses interviewed indicated any knowledge of that communication, nor did they know what it meant. The report says the consensus of those interviewed was that officers on the scene either assumed Arredondo was in charge or couldn’t tell that anyone was in charge.
11:58 a.m. —- According to a phone recording, when an unidentified officer asks where the shooter is, another unidentified officer replies: “The school chief of police is in there with him.” According to body camera footage, a DPS special agent says: “It sounds like a hostage rescue situation. Sounds like a rescue, they should probably go in.”
12:01 a.m. — According to body camera, when a DPS special agent says he wants to clear more rooms, an unidentified officer says, “Don’t you think we should have a supervisor approve that?” The DPS special agent replies, “He’s not my supervisor.”
12:03 p.m. — A 911 call from a student inside the classroom comes in, and that is relayed on police radio, the state House report says. The girl was in room 112, and was the only uninjured child in that room, according to McCraw. Eight children and two teachers were killed in the classroom and nine children were injured, he says on June 21. Surveillance shows a second ballistic shield being carried into the building through the west door, where as many as 19 officers were in the hallway outside the classrooms where Ramos was holed up.
12:04 p.m. — School surveillance shows a third ballistic shield being carried into the building.
12:06 p.m. — Anne Marie Espinoza, a school district spokeswoman, posts on the district’s Facebook page: “All campuses are under a Lockdown Status. Uvalde CISD Parents: Please know at this time all campuses are under a Lockdown Status due to gunshots in the area. The students and staff are safe in the buildings. The buildings are secure in a Lockdown Status. Your cooperation is needed at this time by not visiting the campus. As soon as the Lockdown Status is lifted you will be notified. Thank you for your cooperation!”
12:09 p.m. — According to body camera footage, a city police officer says, “Go around and get the master key to the rooms.”
12:10 p.m. — Members of a U.S. Border Patrol tactical team arrive, according to body camera footage. The first group of deputy U.S. marshals from Del Rio arrive from nearly 70 miles (115 kilometers) away to assist officers on the scene, according to the Marshals Service. The female student who called 911 at 12:03 p.m. calls 911 again and says there are multiple dead, McCraw says on May 27.
12:11 p.m. — Arredondo requests the master key, according to body camera footage.
12:13 p.m. — The female student calls 911 again, McCraw says on May 27.
12:14 p.m. — Arredondo tells officers to have a sniper on the east roof, according to body camera footage.
12:15 p.m. — A Border Patrol tactical team member enters the building, according to school surveillance footage.
12:16 p.m. — According to body camera footage, Arredondo says, “I just need a key.” The female student who called 911 earlier calls again and says there are eight to nine students alive, McCraw says on May 27.
12:17 p.m. — According to body camera footage, Arredondo says: “Tell them to (obscenity) wait. No one comes in.”
12:19 p.m. — A girl in room 111 calls 911 and ends the call when a fellow student tells her to hang up, McCraw says May 27.
12:20 p.m. — A fourth ballistic shield is brought into the building through the west door, according to school surveillance footage. It is the only shield that was rifle-rated, the state House report says.
12:21 p.m. — Ramos fires four rounds, according to school surveillance footage. According to body camera footage, Arredondo says: “Can you go get a breaching tool? Like for a trailer house?” McCraw says during his June 21 testimony, “So if this is a barricaded subject, why is he still firing?”
12:23 p.m. — According to body camera footage, Arredondo says: “We’ve lost two kids. These walls are thin. If he starts shooting we’re going to lose more kids. I hate to say we have to put those to the side right now.”
12:24 p.m. — According to body camera footage, Arredondo tries to communicate with Ramos in English and Spanish. “The entire communications was always one way. The suspect never communicated. So it wasn’t communication, we’re talking at,” McCraw said on June 21.
12:26 p.m. — According to body camera footage, an unknown officer says: “There’s a teacher shot in there.” A city police officer replies, “I know.”
12:27 p.m. — According to body camera footage, Arredondo says: “People are going to ask why we’re taking so long. We’re trying to preserve the rest of the life.” He then said: “Do we have a team ready to go? Do we have a team ready to go? Have at it.”
12:28 p.m. — According to body camera footage, Arredondo says: “There is a window over there obviously. The door is probably going to be locked. That is the nature of this place. I am going to get some more keys to test.” He then says: “These master keys aren’t working here, bro. We have master keys and they’re not working.”
Just before 12:30 p.m. — The state House report reports a burst of activity on the north side, including officers apparently preparing to breach the classrooms, indicating the Border Patrol tactical team had assumed command.
12:30 p.m. — According to body camera footage, Arredondo says: “OK. We’ve cleared out everything except for that room. We still have people down there just past the flag to the right. But, uh, we’re ready to breach but that door is locked.”
12:33 p.m. — According to body camera footage, Arredondo says: “I say we breach through those windows and shoot his (obscenity) head off through the windows.”
12:35 p.m. — A breaching tool is brought into the building through the west door, according to school surveillance footage. The state House committee says it received no evidence that the arrival of the breaching tool was ever communicated to Arredondo.
12:36 p.m. — A 911 call that lasts for about 21 seconds comes in. Around this time a student calls 911 and is told to stay on the line and stay very quiet, McCraw says on May 27. “He shot the door,” the girl says.
12:38 p.m. — According to body camera footage, Arredondo tries again to communicate with Ramos in English and Spanish.
12:41 p.m. — According to body camera footage, Arredondo says: “Just so you understand, we think there are some injuries in there. And so you know what we did, we cleared off the rest of the building so we wouldn’t have anymore besides what’s already in there, obviously.”
12:42 p.m. — According to body camera footage, Arredondo says: “We’re having a (obscenity) problem getting into the room because it is locked. He’s got an AR-15 and he’s shooting everywhere like crazy. So, he’s stopped.”
12:43 p.m. — The girl who called 911 and was told to stay on the line urges the dispatcher to “please send the police now,” McCraw says on May 27. According to body camera footage, Arredondo says: “They gotta get that (obscenity) door open, bro. They can’t get that door open. We need more keys or something.”
12:46 p.m. — According to body camera footage, Arredondo says, “If y’all are ready to do it, you do it but you should distract him out that window.” McCraw says on May 27 that at this time, the girl who called 911 and was told to stay on the line says she can “hear the police next door.”
12:47 p.m. — A sledgehammer is brought into the building through the east hallway, according to school surveillance footage. McCraw says on May 27 that the girl still on the line with the 911 dispatcher says, “Please send the police now.”
12:50 p.m. — Officers breach the classroom and fatally shoot Ramos, according to surveillance footage. McCraw asserts on May 27 that they breached the door using keys they got from the janitor because the door was locked. But on June 21, he says the classroom door could not be locked from the inside and there was no indication officers tried to open it during the standoff. He also says a teacher reported before the shooting that the lock was broken.
Arredondo tells the state House committee that he didn’t send in the Border Patrol tactical team that eventually breached the classroom. Paul Guerrero, the acting commander of the Border Patrol team, tells the committee that after obtaining a master key, he had another agent use the rifle-rated shield to cover him as he placed a key in the door to room 111 and opened it. The committee notes there’s reason to question if the door was actually locked. Guerrero says Ramos was standing in front of a closet in the corner of the room 111 when the officers rushed in. He said Ramos fired at the officers, who returned fire and killed him.
State police say an hour and 14 minutes went by from the time police entered the school to when Ramos was killed.
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Associated Press writer Sean Murphy contributed to this report.
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A 19-year-old man was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder in a series of apparently random shootings over roughly two hours last weekend in Detroit that left three people dead and a fourth wounded.
Dontae Ramon Smith was arraigned later in the day in 36th District Court on the three murder counts as well as other counts, including assault and firearms charges. In ordering Smith held without bond, Magistrate Jeffrey Kleparek said he found him “to be a danger to the community” and had concerns about his mental health.
“It is not an overstatement to say that on Sunday morning … this … defendant reigned real terror on the citizens northwest Detroit,” Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in a statement while announcing charges. “Normal, everyday life was brought to a standstill as he moved east to his next victim.”
Police spent 12 hours searching for the man and peacefully arrested him Sunday at his home following a tip from someone close to him. Police said a gun was found that matched shell casings at the shooting scenes.
Detroit Police Chief James White has said the man may have a mental illness and “terrorized our community.”
Mayor Mike Duggan has said that the man may have been emboldened after not encountering officers following the first shooting about 4:45 a.m. Sunday when a 28-year-old man was slain less than 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from a police station. At that early hour, no calls were made to 911, Duggan said.
The prosecutor’s office said police found the man’s body in the doorway of a church.
About 30 minutes later someone called 911 after finding a woman shot about three blocks from the first shooting. She has not yet been identified.
Another woman, Lari Brisco, a 43-year-old single mother of five children, was waiting nearby for a city bus when she was shot multiple times. Both women died.
Then, about 7:10 a.m., 76-year-old John Palik was shot in the leg while walking his dog. The dog was shot in a paw. Both survived.
Wallace Pleasant told WXYZ-TV that an armed bystander saw the fourth shooting and fired his own weapon at the suspect who then fled.
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Buckeye to expand into the Grandview and Upper Arlington Markets
POWELL, Ohio, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buckeye State Bank ("Buckeye") and First City Bank ("First City") announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to which Buckeye will acquire First City. As of March 31, 2022, First City had approximately $73 million in total assets and $64 million in total deposits. Through First City's location at 1885 Northwest Blvd in Columbus, Buckeye will expand its market presence from its existing markets of DeGraff, Perrysburg and Powell, Ohio to the Upper Arlington and Grandview markets. The sale was unanimously approved by First City's directors and shareholders.
Buckeye was chartered as Citizens Bank of DeGraff in 1885 and was acquired by a group of local investors in 2014, led by CEO Shawn Keller and former OSU quarterback, Stanley Jackson. Changing its name to Buckeye State Bank in 2014 to reflect its commitment to expand its banking services throughout Ohio, Buckeye has grown from $29 million in assets to approximately $263 million in assets as of March 31, 2022 and is expected to be approximately $340 million in assets post-acquisition. Buckeye CEO Keller commented, "As an employee-owned community bank, we believe this is a rare opportunity to acquire a like-minded financial institution for the benefit of our communities and our shareholders. Along with Buckeye's employees, First City's employees have a strong commitment to serving their community by taking local deposits and lending them to local consumers and businesses. We are very excited about blending our two teams to bring Buckeye State Bank's style of local banking to the Upper Arlington and Grandview markets."
First City Chairman Doug Simson's family acquired the bank in 1985, moving it to Columbus in 1992. "This has been a family passion and one focused on making banking easier for our customers. So, it was important to find the right partner, one who shared our ideals of serving the community and taking care of our employees. We're very happy to have found that partner in the team at Buckeye State Bank." First City CEO, Charlie Cecil commented, "We've worked on various projects with Buckeye over the last few years and have developed a good relationship with their staff. We are very excited about the future." Keller added, "Charlie and his team are wonderful professionals who share our passion for being leaders in our communities. This is a big step forward for both organizations."
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to receipt of all required regulatory approvals and fulfillment of other customary closing conditions.
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Headquartered in Powell, Ohio in Delaware County, Buckeye State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Buckeye State Bancshares, Inc. ("BSBi"), is a locally owned and operated community bank with approximately $263 million in assets as of March 31, 2022. Dedicated to providing local service with easy-to-use products and services, BSB has been one of the fastest growing banks in the country since its formation January 3, 2014 through the purchase of Citizens Bank of DeGraff, which was founded and chartered in 1885. Buckeye State Bank serves the consumer and business banking needs for the communities of Logan, Franklin, Delaware, Wood, Union and Lucas counties. BSBi is proudly employee-owned. To learn more, visit www.joinbsb.com
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First City Bank is a family-owned community bank with a long-established tradition of placing the needs of their customers first. First City Bank charter goes back to 1907. The family acquired First City Bank in 1985 in Christiansburg, Ohio, and moved to its current location in 1992. First City Bank is a single location Community Bank located at 1885 Northwest Blvd. in Columbus, Ohio. They are proud to remain a part of the tradition of being a local branch with personal service and over 100 years of combined experience.
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Concerns over police aggression toward Champions League fans
By ROB HARRIS
AP Global Soccer Writer
PARIS (AP) — Tear gas fired indiscriminately around children and the elderly. Pepper spray unleashed at close-range on frustrated fans. Ticket holders blamed for delaying kickoff when they’d spent hours trying to enter the stadium in bottlenecks in tight spaces.
Liverpool supporters have been defending themselves against accusations by French authorities they were responsible for the unrest at the Champions League final amid overcrowding outside the Stade de France caused by operational failings on Saturday.
The British government called the treatment of the fans “deeply concerning.”
UEFA officials spent the hours after Liverpool lost 1-0 to Real Madrid in talks about the chaotic scenes that delayed the start of the final for 37 minutes in the biggest club match of the year.
Even as the final started, riot police were firing rounds of tear gas immediately outside the stadium doors into wide open spaces to disperse any lingering people around Gate U.
The French ministers for the interior and sports blamed ticketless Liverpool fans trying to force their way into the stadium, contrary to the scenes witnessed by reporters of people who appeared to be local youths climbing over fences. “Get down,” Liverpool supporters could be heard shouting.
“The stigma around English fans is being used by the French public authorities for cheap political gain,” Ronan Evain, executive director of Football Supporters Europe, told The Associated Press on Sunday.
The closing of gates sparked concerns among hundreds of fans outside the Liverpool section but little obvious aggression from them. Hostility by police appeared to inflame frustrations.
Problems had been encountered even before getting to the final turnstiles with entry points into the wider perimeter blocked off, forcing fans through narrow passages that caused bottlenecks.
While UEFA blamed fans arriving late for delaying kickoff in stadium announcements greeted by jeers, thousands from Liverpool were seen arriving hours before the game to be greeted by organizational disarray in the heat of the late afternoon.
The congestion was partly caused by fans being diverted to a small entrance rather than a bigger one 150 meters away, said Evain, who advises UEFA on supporter issues.
“There have always been mobility problems around the Stade de France,” Evain said.
“We are appalled by the communication by the French public authorities. Liverpool and Real Madrid fans are the victims of yesterday’s fiasco and are not the culprits here.
“Tear gassing people trying to enter the stadium is insane.”
The British government called on UEFA to launch a formal investigation into what went wrong with officials from the stadium and French authorities.
“The footage and accounts from Liverpool fans and the media on their entry to the Stade de France last night are deeply concerning,” Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said.
“It is in the interests of everyone involved to understand what happened and to learn lessons from these events.”
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Activities are part of Project C, company's continuing commitment to customers and communities
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, National Grid marks the first anniversary of its Project C initiative with a Day of Service as more than 2,000 employees make positive impacts by donating their time at more than 200 volunteer events in communities across the company's 26,000-square-mile New York service area.
With a focus on strengthening communities and making a difference today and every day, volunteer efforts are taking place at food banks, senior centers and veterans' service facilities. In addition, National Grid employees are building homes through Habitat for Humanity and beds for children in underserved areas, cleaning up and landscaping neighborhoods and parks, providing various levels of assistance at nonprofits, and more.
Project C is National Grid's Community Commitment to:
- Build a better future by Connecting our communities to clean and sustainable energy.
- Care for our neighborhoods and their revitalization.
- Compassionately address the challenges our customers face, including environmental justice and social equity.
- Create the workforce that will help build New York's clean energy delivery system.
- Collaborate with our customers, partners, stakeholders and so many others to deliver the clean, fair, resilient and affordable energy future.
Since launching Project C in September 2021, National Grid has supported 9,000 businesses, launched 100 community partnerships, planted 1,700 trees, trained 1,400 workers to grow the clean energy workforce, and adopted 20 parks to revitalize gathering spaces. In addition, employees have volunteered more than 15,000 hours in their New York communities over the last year.
"From training clean energy workers to aiding local businesses, the past year has been filled with love and support for our New York communities," said Rudy Wynter, National Grid's New York president. "Thanks to the hard work of our employee volunteers, partners, and other stakeholders, we have already accomplished so much. There is more work to be done, and we are more motivated than ever to continue to deliver for our customers and our communities." Wynter shares more about Project C's impact in this short video.
Dedicated groups of National Grid employees spent months planning and partnering with nonprofit organizations, schools, community centers, parks and other groups to deliver the activities that are taking place today across the company's New York footprint.
In Western New York: Employees are conducting maintenance, landscaping and painting at various sites across the region. This includes delivering Meals on Wheels in Erie and Niagara counties. In Genesee County, volunteers will prepare soil, rototill, shovel and rake as they build a community garden in Batavia, with a goal to grow vegetables to be used by the Salvation Army and the community. In Erie County, volunteers will build beds at Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and at two separate Buffalo sites, employees will distribute backpacks, clothing and packages of personal care items. In Niagara County, volunteers will serve lunches at Heart, Love and Soul Food Pantry. Employees also are set to return to homeless shelter Genesis House of Olean, where their work to upgrade that facility will continue.
"For the second year in a row, National Grid will volunteer at the Genesis House of Olean to help our residents have a nicer place to stay," said Genesis House Program Manager Jim Swatt. "Last year these wonderful volunteers painted two rooms for residents and this year they'll paint the upstairs hallway. We at the Genesis house thank them for their kindness and dedication to helping make a better life for Olean's homeless population."
In Central New York: Local community leaders will unveil a series of murals painted by local artist Ally Walker at Syracuse's Schiller Park. The murals celebrate the generations of new Americans who have populated the surrounding neighborhoods for more than 100 years. Company volunteers also will conduct a cleanup and tree planting at Schiller Park. Additional Central New York Day of Service activities include working with A Tiny Home for Good on two different construction projects to address homelessness in Syracuse, packaging non-perishable food to help fight food insecurity across the region, and beautification projects at Morningside Cultural Trails and Upper Onondaga Park in Syracuse, Fall Island Park in Potsdam, Higley Flow State Park in Colton and the Utica Zoo. National Grid employees also will prepare and serve food at local shelters and for Meals on Wheels, deliver property improvement projects at local senior living facilities, and work on property maintenance projects at a veterans organization.
"National Grid has been a mainstay in the Central New York community for decades," said Lynn Hy, chief development officer for the Food Bank of Central New York. "Food Bank of Central New York is proud to partner with National Grid throughout the year on food security initiatives throughout central and northern New York. From monthly Project C volunteer activities to food and fund drives initiated by employees, National Grid is helping to make a difference in the lives of neighbors in our community in partnership with the Food Bank."
In Eastern New York: National Grid's Schenectady headquarters location on Broadway will include career exploration opportunities for students from several regional educational programs including: BOCES, the Schenectady SEAT Center, Girls, Inc., Northern Rivers and the Schenectady School District. Students will explore career paths in electric and gas operations, engineering, design, customer and community engagement and more.
"We value our partnership with National Grid and for the networking and other opportunities that they provide to our students, who learn about careers available to them through events like the Day of Service," said Capital Region BOCES Senior Executive Officer Joseph P. Dragone, Ph.D.
In Troy, at Frear Park, volunteers will scrape, paint and clean up the Oakwood Avenue Park entrance pagoda and clean up the nature trail and help build a new bog bridge. In Queensbury, employees will support the local land conservancy by building a new walking trail. Additional projects will support local community agencies including: the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, Catholic Charities, the Schenectady Community Action Council, Patroon Land Farm, Habitat for Humanity, Bring On The Spectrum and others.
In New York City: Employees are volunteering at various park locations to help clean up, care for flower beds, plant trees, paint a skate park and other surfaces, including: an It's My Park Project at Marine Park in Brooklyn, general maintenance at Flushing Meadow Park in Queens, and the Bay Street Corridor on Staten Island. In addition, employees will be volunteering their time at food banks, senior centers, holding virtual career panel discussions in high schools, reading books to children at a YMCA after school program, and preparing personal hygiene kits for shelters.
On Long Island: Employees will be volunteering for a Habitat for Humanity house build, and gardening and maintenance projects at the United Veterans Beacon House, which assists veterans and veteran families. Additional volunteer events include hosting career panel discussions at high schools, donating personal hygiene kits to those in need, assembling American Red Cross emergency kits, visiting senior centers, bathing and walking dogs for America's VetDogs, delivering food to local food pantries and various park cleanups.
"The Day of Service is a microcosm of our year-round efforts," Wynter said. "We're inspired by the partners who we work with, by their resilience and their resourcefulness. Project C is about being present, engaged and driving positive impact in the communities and neighborhoods where our customers live, work and play. It's reflected on days like today and in the hundreds of other projects our employees commit to throughout the year. This is in our DNA. This is who we are and I am filled with pride every time someone walks up to me and says, 'Thank you, National Grid.'"
As part of the company's Responsible Business Charter, National Grid has committed to amassing 500,000 volunteer hours by 2030. In addition, across New York state, the company contributes more than $5 million annually to community-based organizations through our Corporate Citizenship efforts, including National Grid Foundation. Employees who are unable to volunteer have been encouraged to consider an act of kindness on Sept. 16. This may include making a difference for someone by finding a local organization that would accept donations of books, food or clothing. Another recommendation includes donating blood on that day.
Along with volunteerism, Project C focuses on four key areas: clean energy and sustainability; workforce development; neighborhood investment and community engagement; and environmental justice and social equity. The initiative is funded by National Grid shareholders.
Click here for more about National Grid's Project C.
National Grid (NYSE: NGG) is an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people through our networks in New York and Massachusetts. National Grid is transforming our electricity and natural gas networks with smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy solutions to meet the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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HARTFORD, Conn., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus AllianzGI Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) today announced the following monthly distributions:
Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid, in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.
The Fund provided this estimate of the sources of the distributions:
Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distributions for tax purposes will depend on the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you what distributions to report for federal income tax purposes.
About the Fund
Virtus AllianzGI Diversified Income & Convertible Fund is a diversified closed-end fund that seeks to provide total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation, while seeking to provide downside protection against capital loss. The Fund normally invests at least 50% of total managed assets in convertibles. Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Allianz Global Investors is its subadviser.
For more information on the Fund, contact shareholder services at (800) 254-5197, by email at closedendfunds@virtus.com, or through the Closed-End Funds section of virtus.com.
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COPPELL, Texas (AP) — The chief of the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday that his agency has quadrupled the number of employees who could bolster screening operations at airports that become too crowded this summer.
TSA Administrator David Pekoske said nearly 1,000 employees have volunteered to be sent to other airports if needed.
It’s part of the agency’s plan for handling what is projected to be a frenetic vacation-travel season.
“We expect this to be a busy summer, and we are as ready as we possibly can be,” Pekoske said at a news conference near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. “We’re likely going to exceed in some airports by good measure the 2019 numbers.”
Pekoske said TSA — which has 47,500 screeners — tries to predict when wait times in the standard checkpoint lanes will be at least 30 minutes, or when waits for PreCheck travelers will be at least 10 minutes. When that happens, he said, volunteers from less-crowded airports will be sent to help reduce the waits at busy airports.
The TSA has screened, on average, more than 2.1 million travelers per day in April and May. That is about 90% as many people as it screened in the same stretch of 2019.
Airlines are expecting summer crowds to be similar to 2019, when more than 2.5 million people per day streamed through U.S. airport checkpoints.
Airlines have posted ambitious schedules for the summer vacation months, although some have recently trimmed those plans out of fear that they won’t have enough employees to operate every flight. Also, international travel is still far below pre-pandemic levels.
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The no-code workflow automation user conference takes place October 20, 2022.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zapier—the leader in no-code automation—announced its annual user conference, ZapConnect, to be held virtually on October 20, 2022.
The free half-day event brings together thousands of Zapier users from marketing, IT, business, and other fields for engaging sessions on building, scaling, and growing with no-code automation.
Headlined by "Atomic Habits" author James Clear, ZapConnect speakers will include Zapier's co-founders, Mike Knoop and Wade Foster, leaders from Georgia Innocence Project, Tech Ladies, and others. Attendees will get the opportunity to network and learn from customers, experts, speakers, and Zapier employees about using workflow automation to help multiply their impact.
"We're excited to share our progress on new automation products and deliver six of our most requested features that will help our customers create and manage their business Zaps," said Mike Knoop, co-founder and President at Zapier. "Last year was our first time bringing our community together for an event, and this year we're expanding that with more tracks and more speakers, all looking to share their knowledge of workflow automation with our customers."
ZapConnect's four tracks cater to different industries and automation skill levels. Tracks include:
- Create - Intro to Zapier: Hands-on building sessions for people new to Zapier and automation, focusing on the basics and providing foundational skills needed to create their automation.
- Expand - Level Up: Hands-on building sessions for people experienced with Zapier and automation, focusing on building more complex and powerful workflow automation systems.
- Empower: Dedicated to helping users bring the power of Zapier to their companies and create more efficient, powerful teams.
- Attract: A track dedicated to popular marketing and sales workflows to help users find, nurture, and win more customers.
To learn more about ZapConnect and register for your free ticket, please visit www.zapier.com/zapconnect.
About: Founded in 2011, Zapier's mission is to make automation work for everyone so that every person and every business can progress at growth speed. A leader in no-code automation, Zapier makes it easier to automate workflows and move data across 5000+ apps. Zapier powers customers from startups to Fortune 100 and has been doing it for over a decade.
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III shakes hands with Chief Electrician’s Mate Recardo Wright, from Sylvania, who is assigned to Destroyer Squadron 7, during Austin's visit to Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73.
SINGAPORE – A Sylvania native serving in the U.S. Navy as a chief petty officer assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 met the U.S. Secretary of Defense in Singapore recently.
Chief Electrician’s Mate Recardo Wright, from Sylvania, graduated from Screven County High School and enlisted into the U.S. Navy in 2002.
“I joined the Navy to serve our great nation and to reap the wonderful opportunities the military has to offer, such as learning new skills and training, paid college, traveling the world, and leadership opportunities,” Wright said.
Wright currently serves as the DESRON 7 Engineering Department Leading Chief Petty Officer and is responsible for all deployed littoral combat ships maintenance and critical repairs in the Indo-Pacific.
Wright met U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III during his visit to Commander Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 at the Sembawang Naval Installation following his remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Austin was born in Mobile, Ala., and raised in Thomasville.
“As my leadership was introducing me to Secretary Austin, I could see his expression light up hearing about another leader from a little town in Georgia,” Wright said. “When I told him I was from Sylvania, he asked how I joined the Navy being so far from the ocean – we had a good laugh at that.”
Additional DESRON 7 Sailors in attendance during Austin’s visit included Electronics Technician 1st Class Ryan Navarra, from Aklan, Philippines, and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Mike Nguyen, from Anaheim, Calif.
“It was honor meeting Secretary Austin knowing how much of an impact he has on the entire DoD,” Navarra said.
Austin awarded coins to selected service members and civilians, including Wright.
“It was a humbling experience to meet and shake hands with the Secretary of Defense, a Georgia native like myself. He has set the bar high for others to mirror,” Wright said. “I have met so many great leaders being in the Navy, and each one has different ways of leading. Because of them, I have learned to be the leader that I always wanted coming up as a junior Sailor.”
As the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed destroyer squadron in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to Singapore, functions as Expeditionary Strike Group 7’s Sea Combat Commander, and builds partnerships through training exercises and military-to-military engagements.
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Get Moving!® Health and Wellness Event and Back to School Bash in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, July 30, 2022, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, Healthy Americas Foundation, and OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. will celebrate their 16th annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event in Omaha with special guest Walkaround Elmo from Sesame Street® who will greet kids and families and hand out free Sesame Street in Communities resources. The event includes free health screenings (glucose, cholesterol), COVID-19 tests and vaccines and boosters, health and wellness activities for the whole family, and referrals to community health services. The 2022 event series is sponsored nationally by the Siemens Foundation.
"We are excited to be back together in-person for this great event. It is an honor to join the Alliance in ensuring that everyone has access to care and educational resources needed to achieve the best health possible," said Andrea Skolkin, CEO of OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. "All children who complete at least three health activities will be eligible for a backpack and school supplies."
"Reducing health disparities requires multi-faceted approaches and we're honored during these health fairs to promote health and wellness for the entire family," said Dave Pacitti, President, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.; Head of the Americas, Siemens Healthineers; and member of the Siemens Foundation Board of Directors. "We're committed to advancing health equity by promoting primary healthcare, diagnostic screening, workforce training for the healthcare sector, and capital loan support for community clinics, and thrilled to support ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® in Omaha," concluded David Etzwiler, CEO of Siemens Foundation.
"We are so happy that we can bring ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® to Omaha this year to support individuals to lead healthier lifestyles and provide essential health services to communities," said Dr. Jane Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation's leading Hispanic health advocacy group. "This year, we are proud to bring the All of Us traveling exhibit to Omaha. Through All of Us, we will build the foundation for a new era of health care where medicine is representative of all individuals."
What: ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event featuring:
- Back to School Bash: Children at the event will receive a backpack with school supplies
- Free Health Screenings: HIV/STI, Blood Pressure, Glucose, Cholesterol, and COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Healthy snacks: Produce giveaway and nutrition education
- Family fun: Games, raffles, and much more!
- Science: All of Us Research Program Traveling Exhibit
(The Traveling Exhibit will remain onsite from August 1 to 5, 2022)
Where: 4920 S 30th St., Omaha, NE 68107
When: Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Cost: FREE!
To find a ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event in your city, please call the Su Familia Helpline at 1-866-783-265 or visit www.healthyamericas.org/get-up-get-moving. To learn more about the All of Us Research Program, please visit www.JoinAllofUs.org/todos.
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Developer wins top honors as Developer of the Year
DALLAS, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillwood Communities, the award-winning master-planned residential and mixed-use developer based in Dallas, was honored with 10 McSAM Awards during a ceremony hosted by the Dallas Builders Association on April 9th at the Renaissance Addison Hotel. Topping the list of awards, Hillwood Communities was selected as the Dallas-Fort Worth Developer of Year for the fourth time in seven years. In addition, the developer also achieved second consecutive year wins in the categories of Master-Planned Community of the Year, People's Choice Community of the Year, Best Community Amenity, Lifestyle Director of the Year, and Lifestyle Program of the Year.
The annual McSAM Awards recognize builders, developers, and associates in the Dallas area who have made significant contributions in the industry through specific achievements in product design, architecture, and sales and marketing categories.
"We are thrilled that the discipline we exercise in developing projects continues to be recognized for creating communities our residents love to call home," said Fred Balda, president of Hillwood Communities. "This would not have been possible without the vision and execution of our team and relationships with great partners including our architects, contractors, landscapers, designers, advertising agency, and homeowners' association."
Harvest by Hillwood was named Master-Planned Community of the Year for its unique agrihood concept, beautiful array of amenities, and year-round lifestyle program that helps connect neighbors and create a true sense of community.
Harvest was also voted People's Choice Community of the Year. This award is based on a consumer survey of the community's most recent buyers asking for feedback on everything from home design, sales experience, customer service, community lifestyle, and overall satisfaction. They were also asked to rate the community on a scale from zero to 10 on how likely they would be to recommend it to a friend or family member. Harvest achieved a 100% participation rate and zero negative results in this year's survey.
"Harvest has always been special, and not only because it was the first agrihood in north Texas," explained Angie Mastrocola, Hillwood Communities Senior Vice President. "Families love the working farm and the community supported agriculture program it supplies, but it's the sense of community created through the award-winning lifestyle program that resonates with families and why they refer it to their family and friends."
Hillwood Communities is a leading privately-owned real estate developer with a reputation for creating sustaining value for communities, homeowners, and other stakeholders. Their master-planned communities help set benchmarks for quality, innovation, and lifestyle in new home communities. The developer purposefully designs each residential development around the needs and desires of today's homebuyers.
"Now, more than ever, buyers are looking for a sense of community," said Balda. "Incorporating innovative amenities, outdoor spaces, natural features and a lifestyle calendar full of events and gatherings creates opportunities for interaction and connection among neighbors. That connection forms the foundation for family and friends to enjoy life to its fullest."
Hillwood, a Perot company, is a premier commercial and residential real estate developer, investor, and advisor of properties throughout North America and Europe. With a diverse portfolio of properties and home to many of the world's leading companies, Hillwood is committed to bringing long-term value to our customers, partners, and the communities we serve.
Through its Communities division, Hillwood has delivered more than 38,000 single-family lots in 104 master-planned communities across 13 states and Costa Rica. These communities continue to raise the bar in terms of quality, innovation, and the unmistakable sense of community that sets each property apart. Before laying the physical groundwork for any new residential development, Hillwood Communities takes the time to focus on the ideals that draw people together — and the everyday interactions that strengthen those bonds. By purposefully designing its walkways, gathering spaces, and structural amenities to spark spontaneous encounters and foster shared interests, Hillwood Communities creates community in every sense. For more information, please visit http://www.hillwoodcommunities.com.
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Hillwood Communities
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New facility to operate state-of-the-art warehouse technology, while creating new jobs
DUBLIN, Ohio, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) today announced the addition of a new distribution center in the Columbus, Ohio, area as part of a multi-year warehouse modernization and growth plan. The new distribution center will support the company's at-Home Solutions business, a market-leading medical supplies provider and specialized business focused on providing comfortable care in the home for people with chronic and serious health conditions.
"We have been committed to helping patients take care of their health at home for decades," said Rob Schlissberg, President, Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions. "As a result of the pandemic, the health care industry is experiencing accelerated consumer demand for personalized experiences when it comes to health care at home. Expanding our warehouse footprint optimizes our distribution network and enhances our customer service levels, while positioning us for sustained growth in an area of patient care that continues to evolve."
The 208,144 square-foot building will be the tenth U.S. distribution center for Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions. The new facility will integrate state-of-the art logistics technology, including robotic storage capabilities, conveyance and the Kinaxis® RapidResponse® platform to optimize digital supply chain planning. All technology and automation will work alongside Cardinal Health employees to deliver operational efficiencies as well as enhanced employee and customer experiences, while supporting fluctuations in volume and labor.
Located in Grove City, the distribution center will create approximately 100 new job opportunities for the Ohio Valley market and is estimated to be fully operational in November 2022.
"On behalf of the City of Grove City, it is my pleasure to welcome Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions to our community," said Mayor Richard L. "Ike" Stage. "We look forward to fostering a strong partnership with Cardinal Health and supporting their critical work to help people take care of their health from the comfort of their homes. This latest investment further showcases their commitment to developing this region economically and bringing quality job opportunities to Central Ohio."
The new location joins another recently announced 574,670 square-foot Cardinal Health distribution center, also expected to open later this year in Columbus.
"The Ohio Valley is one of the most densely populated areas of the country and a centrally located region with access to a major interstate highway system – critical to our fast transit needs," said Steve Mason, CEO of the Cardinal Health Medical Segment. "These investments are part of Cardinal Health's commitment to growing our already significant and strategic distribution footprint in Central Ohio and delivering end-to-end products and solutions that advance healthcare and improve lives every day."
About Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for health care facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 30 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care.
Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions, a business unit within Cardinal Health, is a market-leading medical supplies provider serving people with chronic and serious health conditions in the United States. Committed to helping customers take care of their health conditions from the comfort of their home, Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions services more than 3 million customers per year. Information about Cardinal Health is available at cardinalhealth.com.
Contacts
Media: Brittany Julian, brittany.julian@cardinalhealth.com and (330) 705-0949
Investors: Kevin Moran, kevin.moran@cardinalhealth.com and (614) 757-7942
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Leldon Echols to become Chairman of the EnLink Board of Directors
DALLAS, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC) (EnLink) announced today that Chairman and CEO Barry E. Davis will retire from EnLink, the company he led the founding of, after more than 25 years of leadership. Davis will step down from his position as Chairman and CEO on June 20, 2022, at which point Jesse Arenivas will join EnLink as CEO and a director on the EnLink Board of Directors (Board), and Leldon E. Echols will become the Chairman of the Board. Davis will continue in an advisory role until August 31, 2022, to ensure a seamless transition.
Davis led EnLink Midstream's predecessor, Crosstex Energy, from its founding in 1996 through the 2014 merger of Crosstex with midstream assets from Devon Energy Corp., the transaction that created EnLink. Under Davis' leadership, EnLink evolved into a Fortune 500 integrated midstream company with a strong financial foundation and a diverse geographic footprint in several top U.S. basins, which is also pursuing innovative and sustainable energy transition opportunities, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and sequestration (CCS).
"No words can adequately express my gratitude for what being a part of the EnLink family has meant to me," Davis said. "Building EnLink and serving as its CEO has been one of the great accomplishments of my life. I am immensely proud of what we've accomplished to date, growing from $15 million in adjusted EBITDA at the time of the initial public offering of Crosstex Energy in 2002, to a projected $1.2 billion in adjusted EBITDA at the midpoint of our 2022 guidance. I want to express my deep gratitude to our extremely dedicated employees, as well as our incredibly talented management team and Board of Directors who have guided EnLink to what it is today. I'm confident in EnLink's future success with this team and under Jesse's leadership."
Arenivas comes to EnLink after almost 20 years with Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI), where he helped the company grow to become the largest transporter of CO2 in North America. He served as President of the CO2 segment since 2014 and was appointed President of KMI's Energy Transition Ventures team upon its formation in early 2021. He joined KMI in 2003 and previously served in various financial, accounting, and business development roles, including Vice President of Finance and Accounting for KMI's CO2 business segment. Before joining KMI, Arenivas spent five years at ConocoPhillips Co. in financial and commercial roles.
"Jesse is the kind of visionary leader who will undoubtedly enable the EnLink team to realize our 'Future of Midstream' vision," Davis said. "EnLink has been on an upward trajectory, announcing record adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2022 and signing our first CCS customer, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures. Jesse's deep experience in our industry, including most recently at the forefront of CO2 and the energy transition, combined with his background as a strategic and financially minded business development leader, will foster continued excellence in EnLink's business, as well as momentum in growing EnLink's role in the energy transition."
"I am grateful to Barry and the Board for this opportunity to lead EnLink at such an exciting time in EnLink's journey," Arenivas said. "I've long admired the robust gathering and processing platform integrated with key downstream demand markets that EnLink has built, as well as the 'EnLink Way' approach to operational excellence and innovation that the team has developed. I am confident in our management team, and I look forward to advancing EnLink's vision toward the future of midstream, which includes continuing to drive excellence in traditional midstream, while positioning the company to deliver energy solutions for the future."
Arenivas holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from the University of Texas Permian Basin and is a certified public accountant (CPA).
Echols will become the Chairman of the Board on June 20. He remains the chair of the Board's Audit Committee and a member of the Board's Governance & Compensation Committee. Echols has a long history with EnLink, having been a director on the Board since the company formed in 2014 and a member of EnLink's predecessor company's board since 2008.
Davis' anticipated retirement from EnLink was a part of the succession plan developed and administered by EnLink's Board to maintain strategic leadership continuity, continue to focus on shareholder value, and secure EnLink's long-term success. The Board expresses gratitude to Davis for his service and confidence in Arenivas as the new chief executive.
"Barry successfully led the company through the industry downturn and now has helped position EnLink on an exciting growth trajectory," Echols said. "On behalf of the Board, we want to thank Barry for his leadership and innumerable contributions to EnLink. Looking forward, the Board and I are confident in Jesse's commitment to EnLink's vision and ability to lead the company in EnLink's next phase. I am also honored to be named Chairman of the Board and look forward to continuing to work alongside our talented Board directors and EnLink's executive management."
EnLink Midstream reliably operates a differentiated midstream platform that is built for long-term, sustainable value creation. EnLink's best-in-class services span the midstream value chain, providing natural gas, crude oil, condensate, NGL capabilities, and carbon capture, transportation, and sequestration. Our purposely built, integrated asset platforms are in premier production basins and core demand centers, including the Permian Basin, Oklahoma, North Texas, and the Gulf Coast. EnLink's strong financial foundation and commitment to execution excellence drive competitive returns and value for our employees, customers, and investors. Headquartered in Dallas, EnLink is publicly traded through EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC). Visit www.EnLink.com to learn how EnLink connects energy to life.
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements". Although these statements reflect the current views, assumptions, and expectations of EnLink's management, the matters addressed herein involve certain assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual activities, performance, outcomes, and results to differ materially from those indicated. An extensive list of factors that can affect EnLink's business are discussed in EnLink's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including EnLink's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. EnLink does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Investor Relations: Brian Brungardt, Director of Investor Relations, 214-721-9353, brian.brungardt@enlink.com
Media Relations: Jill McMillan, Vice President of Strategic Relations & Public Affairs, 214-721-9271, jill.mcmillan@enlink.com
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US allows pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer’s COVID pill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that’s intended to expand use of Pfizer’s drug Paxlovid.
The Food and Drug Administration said pharmacists can begin screening patients to see if they are eligible for Paxlovid and then prescribe the medication, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19. Previously only physicians could prescribe the antiviral drug.
The announcement comes as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising again, though they remain near their lowest levels since the coronavirus outbreak began in 2020.
Biden administration officials have expressed frustration that several hundred Americans continue to die of COVID-19 daily, despite the availability of vaccines and treatments.
Administration officials have been working for months to increase access to Paxlovid, opening thousands of sites where patients who test positive can fill a prescription for Paxlovid. The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which must be used early to be effective.
“Since Paxlovid must be taken within five days after symptoms begin, authorizing state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid could expand access to timely treatment,” FDA drug center director Patrizia Cavazzoni, said in a statement.
Still, use could be limited by paperwork requirements. Patients are expected to bring their recent health records— including blood tests — and a list of their current medications so pharmacists can check for health conditions and medications that can negatively interact with Paxlovid. As an alternative, pharmacists can consult with the patient’s doctor.
Paxlovid is intended for people with COVID-19 who are more likely to become seriously ill. That includes older people and those with other health issues like heart disease, obesity, cancer or diabetes that make them more vulnerable. It isn’t recommended for patients with severe kidney or liver problems. A course of treatment is three pills twice a day for five days.
The FDA authorized Paxlovid last December for ages 12 and up based on results showing it reduced hospitalizations and deaths by nearly 90% among unvaccinated patients most likely to get severe disease. The drug has shown less impressive results in patients who already have vaccine protection and some physicians have reported cases of COVID-19 symptoms returning after treatment with the drug.
Expanding the test-to-treat program to include pharmacists could add thousands of additional options for patients. The two biggest U.S. drugstore chains — CVS Health and Walgreens — run around 19,000 locations combined.
CVS Health already provides COVID-19 care at 1,100 clinic locations inside drugstores.
There also are nearly 19,400 independent pharmacies not tied to a big chain, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Pharmacist Michele Belcher said ahead of the announcement that she hoped to be able to test customers for COVID-19 and offer the pill because there is a shortage of primary care doctors in her community, the small, southwestern Oregon city of Grants Pass.
Belcher said she worries that some people may have a hard time getting a doctor’s appointment for a prescription during the narrow window to start the pill.
Belcher, owner of the independent Grants Pass Pharmacy, said she used to test and treat for COVID-19 using injectable drugs that are no longer as effective.
Her pharmacy routinely checks for potentially harmful interactions with other drugs a patient may be taking, she said.
“Pharmacists are the drug experts,” she said. “That’s something we do every day, all day, make sure there are no interactions with any medications.”
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Murphy reported from Indianapolis.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to mitigate water damage and conserve water throughout Europe and the US, MIC Global and InsureTEK are partnering to bring innovative water sensor technology with embedded microinsurance to property companies and REITs.
InsureTEK recognised a requirement within the property industry for greater water protection and monitoring, with owners facing challenges sourcing the necessary equipment and data. In their endeavor to save gallons of water and reduce properties' environmental impact, they developed an IOT Sensor Enabled Loss Control as a Service (LCaS) and ESG monitoring solution which includes sensors, financing, installation, warranty, monitoring, and mitigation.
MIC Global brings their highly relevant, affordable microinsurance products into InsureTEK's platform, providing warranty coverage. In another exciting development, InsureTEK becomes the first policy to be provided via MIC's Lloyd's Syndicate 5183.
Steven Haase, President of STP Insurance Services says:
"InsureTEK's large scale deployment of their LCaS platform was the perfect partner fit for us to launch our combination of technology and microinsurance products."
Harry Croydon, President and CEO of MIC Global states:
"Many people are talking about how IoT can help the Insurance industry - we are actually doing it and rolling out insurance across thousands of devices globally."
Michael P. Murphy KM, President and CSO at InsureTEK says:
"We strategically partnered with MIC on our innovative LCaS platform as they understood that the risk management and insurance markets needed to evolve to stay relevant and brought an entrepreneur's spirit matched with technical expertise that has become a cornerstone of our business."
Peter L. Piecuch, CRMO at InsureTEK adds:
"Underwriters can now access real-time data emanating from the risks they cover. Starting with water loss monitoring, MIC facilitates InsureTEK's LCaS, delivering accurate, seamless data which lowers risk in a cost-effective platform. This advance in loss control underwriting technology also checks the ESG box for energy and water conservation, giving underwriters new tools for our policyholders."
As of August 2022, InsureTEK has installed around 1000 devices which have detected water leaks resulting in thousands of dollars saved per year on the cost of water and reduced energy bills and environmental impact and footprint for properties.
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS)– Another set of skeletal remains was discovered at Lake Mead on Saturday morning, the National Park Service said.
National Park Service Rangers received an emergency call reporting the discovery of human skeletal remains at Swim Beach in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area around 11:15 a.m.
Rangers responded to recover the remains with help from a dive team from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
The cause of death and the identity of the remains has not been determined, and no other details have been released.
This is the fourth discovery of human remains at Lake Mead since May. The first set was found May 1 when a body was found in a barrel near Hemenway Harbor.
Less than a week later, additional human remains were found at Callville Bay. The third set of remains was found on July 25, when a person at Swim Beach near Boulder Beach reported human remains to the National Park Service.
One man, Las Vegas native Todd Kolod believes the remains found at Callville Bay could be his father who died more than six decades ago. Nexstar’s KLAS reports Kolod was 3 years old when his father Daniel, then 22, drowned in Callville Bay in 1958. His body was never recovered.
Investigators have not confirmed the identities of the remains found at Lake Mead this summer, including those found at Callville Bay. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/fourth-set-of-human-remains-discovered-at-lake-mead-since-may/ | 2022-08-07T17:46:06Z |
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